04 September 2025
Anonymous Writer
FHUT PR – The Faculty of Forestry, Universitas Sumatera Utara (USU), once again supported bamboo craftsmen in Sirpang Sigodang Village, Raya District, Simalungun Regency on Thursday, September 4, 2025. This time, they organized an exciting training entitled “Training on the Use of Dual-Function Bamboo Saws and the Implementation of Occupational Health and Safety (OHS),” focusing on improving skills while ensuring work safety.
In this training, craftsmen were taught how to use multifunction bamboo saws that are more efficient and practical. This tool is expected to speed up the production process of bamboo-based fruit baskets without sacrificing quality. In addition, participants also received important materials on the implementation of Occupational Health and Safety (OHS), ensuring production processes run safely with minimal risk of accidents.
One of the organizers stated, “We want local craftsmen not only to increase productivity and product quality but also to maintain safety while working. This is important so they can compete in wider markets with safe and high-quality products.”
This training served as tangible proof of the USU Faculty of Forestry’s commitment to community service, particularly in developing the creative economy based on local resources. Moreover, it supported the sustainable use of bamboo as a non-timber forest product with great development potential.
With new skills and OHS knowledge, bamboo craftsmen in Simalungun are expected to continue progressing and bringing local bamboo products to a higher level, while maintaining personal safety and a secure working environment.
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