Pelindo Panjang boosts worker fire preparedness

Bandarlampung (ANTARA) - PT Pelabuhan Indonesia (Persero) Regional 2 Panjang has improved worker preparedness for emergency conditions, particularly fires, through an Occupational Health and Safety (K3) Emergency Response Awareness and Drill activity involving the Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) and the Fire and Rescue Service (Damkarmat) of Bandarlampung City.

“This activity is part of efforts to strengthen the safety culture while ensuring workers understand emergency handling procedures, especially for fires,” said General Manager of Pelindo Regional 2 Panjang Hardianto in Bandarlampung on Thursday.

He said the activity was not merely a simulation, but also a means to test workers’ readiness in facing emergency conditions.

“When a fire occurs, life safety is the top priority. Every worker must understand evacuation routes, know safe areas, and follow the instructions of the evacuation team,” said Hardianto.

He said that in the simulation, BPBD and Damkarmat of Bandarlampung City provided support based on a prepared fire response scenario.

“The activity was then continued with raising awareness about potential fire hazards, evacuation procedures, the use of light fire extinguishers (APAR), as well as steps to be taken when facing emergency conditions,” he said.

Hardianto emphasised that emergency response training needs to be carried out continuously so that every worker has the knowledge and composure to take appropriate action when facing emergency conditions.

“We never expect a fire incident to occur. But we must always be ready if such a condition occurs. Therefore, awareness and training like this must continue to be carried out,” he said.