Incidence Rate of Work-Related Accidents in the Laboratory of the Manggala Yogyakarta Health Analysis Academy

This study is motivated by the high risk of workplace accidents in laboratory settings, particularly in educational institutions that utilize hazardous chemicals and equipment. The objective of this study is to determine the incidence rate of workplace accidents in the Laboratory of the Manggala Health Analyst Academy, Yogyakarta, over the past five years. This research employed a descriptive approach with a cross-sectional design using a questionnaire distributed to lecturers, laboratory assistants, active students, and alumni. A total of 134 respondents were selected using an opportunity sampling technique. The results indicate that the average workplace accident rate in the laboratory is 26.73%, which falls into the low category. Based on work stages, the highest incidence occurs in the pre-analytical stage (34.78%), followed by the analytical stage (25.15%), and the post-analytical stage (23.43%). Accidents in the pre-analytical stage are generally caused by non-ergonomic preparation of tools and materials. In the analytical stage, incidents are mainly due to exposure to chemicals and sharp instruments. Meanwhile, accidents in the post-analytical stage tend to be minor and related to manual activities such as cleaning and storing equipment. In conclusion, although the overall accident rate is relatively low, improvements in the implementation of occupational safety standards, consistent use of personal protective equipment, and ergonomic laboratory arrangement are necessary to further minimize workplace accident risks in educational laboratory environments.