Busan Regional Headquarters of KOSHA Successfully Completes Special Safety and Health Training for Foreign Seafarers in the Fishing Industry

Collaboration with the National Institute of Fisheries Science
Supporting Safety Training for Foreign Seafarers of the Large Purse Seine Fisheries Cooperative

The Busan Regional Headquarters of the Korea Occupational Safety and Health Agency (Director Jeong Jongdeuk) conducted on-site customized safety and health training for approximately 400 foreign seafarers of Indonesian and Vietnamese nationality, affiliated with the Large Purse Seine Fisheries Cooperative, over eight sessions in collaboration with the National Institute of Fisheries Science on September 8 and 9.

Foreign Seafarer Training. Provided by the Busan Regional Headquarters of the Korea Occupational Safety and Health Agency

This training was characterized by the participation of foreign regional leaders selected by the agency this year, who provided interpretation services for each nationality, thereby minimizing language barriers. The training focused on delivering safety guidelines and accident prevention tips tailored to the actual working environments of foreign seafarers, thereby enhancing on-site effectiveness.

The training content centered on high-frequency accident categories, including traditional accident cases such as falls, slips, and entrapment that commonly occur during onboard operations, as well as prevention measures for these incidents.

Additionally, a variety of audiovisual materials were utilized, taking into account the cultures and comprehension levels of the foreign seafarers, to ensure that safety messages were effectively communicated, which was well received by the participants.

Director Jeong Jongdeuk stated, "Starting with this collaborative training for the prevention of industrial accidents among foreign workers in the fishing industry, we will make every effort to prevent industrial accidents in the fisheries sector, taking into consideration the characteristics of Busan as a maritime city."

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