Caring for safety and welfare, Pelindo Regional 3 distributes a number of assistance to TKBM during 2024

Surabaya, 30 January 2025 In order to improve the safety and welfare of loading and unloading workers (TKBM), Pelindo Regional 3 distributed assistance with a total value of Rp310 million throughout 2024. The assistance includes the provision of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), Occupational Safety and Health (K3) training, and free Operator Licence (SIO) certification. This step is a concrete manifestation of Pelindo Regional 3's commitment to support the creation of a safe and proper working environment for TKBM in its operational areas.

Senior Manager of Law and Public Relations of Pelindo Regional 3, Karlinda Sari, said that concern for the safety and welfare of port workers is a company priority. ‘As part of the port ecosystem, TKBM has a vital role in supporting smooth operations. Therefore, we are committed to ensuring that they work in safe and prosperous conditions. This assistance covers basic needs such as PPE, K3 training to improve understanding of work safety, as well as SIO certification to improve their competence. All of this is provided free of charge as a form of appreciation for their contribution,’ he said.

Chairman of the Tanjung Perak region TKBM Cooperative Association, Akhmad Kholik, expressed his appreciation for the assistance provided by Pelindo. ‘We are very grateful to Pelindo Regional 3 for its attention and support. This assistance is very meaningful to us, not only to improve work safety but also to support the welfare of TKBM members. The training and certification provided free of charge will open up better opportunities for us in carrying out our daily duties at the port,’ he said.

Meanwhile, the Head of the East Java Provincial Manpower and Transmigration Office, Sigit Priyanto ST., MM. also appreciated Pelindo Regional 3's initiative. “We strongly support Pelindo Regional 3”s steps in paying attention to the safety and welfare of loading and unloading workers. This programme is in line with our efforts to improve work safety standards in the port sector. Hopefully this step can be an example for other companies to care about the workforce in their respective sectors,’ he said.

With this assistance, Pelindo Regional 3 hopes to create a safer, more productive, and humane work environment for all workers at the port. Previously in the commemoration of the National OSH month 2025, Pelindo Regional 3 also received an award for 9 million hours of zero accidents in its working area by the East Java Provincial Government.