Mataram, University of Mataram – The Academic Support Unit (UPA) of the Integrated Laboratory of the University of Mataram (Unram) held Training and Certification of Laboratory K3 Competencies for Educational Laboratory Staff (ELS) and Laboratorians at the Jayakarta-Lombok Hotel on Wednesday (26/6).

The activity was attended by 50 participants from various faculties within Unram, Unram Hospital and Al-Azhar Mataram University (Unizar). Also attended by the Rector of Unram, Prof. Ir. Bambang Hari Kusumo, M.Agr.St., Ph.D.; Head of UPA. Unram Integrated Laboratory, Eka Sunarwidhi, S.Si, M.Sc., Ph.D. Secretary of UPA Unram Integrated Laboratory, Dr. Eng. I Gede Putu Wirarama Wedashwara Wirawan, ST., MT.; Certified Master Trainer, apt. H. Muhammad Nur Abdillah, M.Si.; Assessor Ir. Satrio Utomo and Dr. Jusarang Ampulembang.

Dr. Wirarama as Chairman of the Committee in his report hoped that the training and certification event would run smoothly and all participants would pass the certification.

“Through this activity, in the future more and more Educational Laboratory Staff will be certified and accredited for laboratories within Unram,” he hoped.

Head of UPA. Unram Integrated Laboratory, Eka Sunarwidhi, S.Si, M.Sc., Ph.D. in his speech said that currently UPA Unram Integrated Laboratory is in the process of building a system that can facilitate the lending of tools and rooms.

“We are developing an open resource system that will facilitate the lending of tools, rooms, and services in all labs in Unram. So that there is no tool that only belongs to that Lab, but all Unram community both from inside and outside can use the facility,” he said.

Furthermore, Eka said that later in each faculty there will be a coordinator who will manage the Integrated Lab UPA system.

“So in each faculty there will be a laboratory coordinator appointed by the Dean, and that will open all practicum complaints which will then be submitted to the Integrated Lab UPA system. Hopefully, this will facilitate standardization,” he said.

Eka also added that the system will have a calendar for scheduling the use of rooms and equipment.

“So in the system, the scheduling of the use of space and equipment will all be seen in each Lab, there will be a separate calendar, for example, which tools will be used on certain dates,” he said.

Rector of Unram, Prof. Ir. Bambang Hari Kusumo, M.Agr.St., Ph.D. in his speech said that Occupational Safety and Health (K3) is very important to prevent work accidents.

“Occupational Safety and Health (K3) is an important aspect that must be considered in every activity including in the laboratory. Laboratory as a place of research, testing and practicum has a high potential hazard so that the application of K3 in the laboratory is very important to prevent work accidents,” he said.

Prof. Bambang also hoped that the activity would provide an understanding of K3 to ELS and laboratory assistants in the Unram area.

“Through this training activity, it is hoped that ELS and Laboratorians can understand and apply K3 properly in the laboratory, so as to create a safe and comfortable work environment for all parties,” he hoped.

And at the end of his speech Prof. Bambang also gave guidance to all participants to maintain occupational safety and health.

“First, participate in this training carefully and focus on the material presented by the speakers. Second, apply the knowledge gained from this training as well as possible in your workplace. Third, keep and maintain laboratory equipment properly and use the equipment in accordance with applicable procedures. Fourth, report to your supervisor if you find potential hazards in the laboratory. Finally, always prioritize occupational safety and health in every activity in the laboratory,” he explained.

Through this training and certification, Unram shows its commitment to improving the quality and professionalism of laboratory staff. This activity is expected to provide in-depth knowledge and skills to the participants, so that they can fulfill their duties more effective and safely. Unram continues to strive to maintain high occupational safety and health standards in the laboratory environment, as well as to improve the competitiveness of the institution in the fields of education and research.