Sabah Rubber Industry Board (SRIB) successfully organized a Self-Safety Equipment Awareness Course from May 6th to 8th, 2024, under the Rubber Plantation Scheme. The course was attended by a total of 957 participants. The purpose of this course was to ensure that small rubber farmers are aware of the importance of personal safety when carrying out maintenance activities in the plantations, such as pesticide application, grass cutting, and fertilization.

Additionally, this course is a requirement for participants to be eligible for membership and certification under the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) Forest Management Certification.