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Beware of Tuberculosis Disease in the Scope of Work, Here’s the Response of the Ministry of Manpower

BERITASOLORAYA.com – The discovery of tuberculosis in the work environment or laborers is a sign for employers to pay attention to the health of workers.

The government has given warnings related to the transmission of tuberculosis, the Ministry of Manpower or the Ministry of Manpower itself has issued regulations related to this matter.

Reporting from the official TikTok of the Ministry of Manpower, in this case the Ministry of Manpower has issued regulations, the discovery of tuberculosis cases according to Article 5 of the Minister of Manpower Number 13 of 2022 is carried out through occupational health service efforts which include:

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First, initial and periodic health checks for workers or laborers.







Second, a medical examination, especially for workers or laborers who have indications of tuberculosis. Usually working or laborers are groups at high risk of being infected with tuberculosis.

Third, companies are required to investigate and examine cases of close contacts at work. Workers or laborers who suffer from or know that there is a possibility of a case of tuberculosis at work, must report this to the company.

Then if it is proven that there is a tuberculosis case in the scope of work, the company will immediately follow up by holding a health check in accordance with the national tuberculosis prevention guidelines.

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