<![CDATA[Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) is a crucial aspect of preventing workplace accidents and illnesses, particularly during high-risk vessel unloading operations at the Kutaraja Oceanic Fishing Port (OFP) in Banda Aceh. Inadequate implementation of safety programs, such as hazard identification, risk analysis, and risk control, is a primary cause of workplace accidents in this sector. This study aimed to identify activities and analyze occupational safety risks associated with the unloading process of purse seine vessels at OFP Kutaraja over one month, focusing on seven vessels. The methodology involved direct observation, interviews with crew members, and data analysis using the Job Safety Analysis (JSA) approach. Risk assessment was conducted using a risk matrix that factored in both severity and probability. The results indicate that the unloading operation comprises three main stages: pre-unloading, the unloading process, and post-unloading. Each stage presents varying levels of risk, ranging from "Acceptable" to "Unacceptable". The highest risks were associated with handling fish-filled brail nets and transporting the catch, activities that carry the potential for serious accidents. Contributing risk factors included the lack of use of personal protective equipment (PPE), suboptimal work procedures, and unsafe working conditions. Safety during vessel unloading operations could be improved through regular training, increased PPE usage, and the implementation of a JSA-based risk control system.]]>
