The commemoration of the 2026 National OHS (K3) Month at PT Megah Surya Pertiwi was marked by order and discipline. Every stage of the event demonstrated that safety governance is not merely about policies and procedures, but a reality present in daily practice.
Amidst the ceremonial ranks, one moment captured the evolving dynamic of the organization. For the first time, the ceremony commander for the OHS Month commemoration at PT MSP was a woman. Ummu Iqrima Alqibtia led the proceedings with calm precision, bringing operational discipline into the organization’s most visible arena.
Ummu’s presence underscores a vital point: inclusivity plays a tangible role in responsible operations. In functions demanding high precision, regulatory compliance, and uncompromising consistency, such as Hazardous and Toxic Waste (LB3) management, diverse perspectives sharpen the organization’s ability to read risks and maintain vigilance.
In her daily life, Ummu serves as a Hazardous Waste Foreman. Her role exists in a territory rarely seen but absolutely critical. Every procedure executed correctly means risks are contained, impacts are minimized, and safety is preserved, a silent responsibility that supports the entire system.
Ummu’s appointment as the ceremony commander stemmed from a simple and open internal process. When the position opened, she stepped forward, earning the trust of her team.
"It was on her own initiative, and the team agreed," noted Rivai Zamzam, Environmental Supervisor.
For Ummu, leading the ceremony was not just about ceremonial symbolism. She views leadership as the awareness that every detail carries consequences for collective safety—much like the small, critical decisions she safeguards every day in her work area.
This attitude was forged through a long journey. Her education at the Forestry Vocational School in Makassar instilled field discipline and decisiveness in execution. This experience was further fortified by her Forestry studies at Khairun University, Ternate, and the Independent Student Exchange program at ITS Surabaya, focusing on Environmental Engineering.
"Environmental management is an interconnected system. If one part is loose, it affects everything," she explained.
This principle is the foundation of Ummu’s work ethic. Her greatest challenge isn't just ensuring procedural compliance, but building the awareness that hazardous waste management is a collective responsibility that determines long-term operational resilience. Through a hands-on approach, including oil spill drill simulations, she emphasizes shared readiness for when risks become reality.
At this intersection, Ummu’s role in the hazardous waste warehouse and on the ceremonial podium converge. Both speak to the same values: responsibility, vigilance, and the consistency to uphold standards. True leadership is shaped not only by the spotlight but by the willingness to shoulder the silent responsibilities that keep the system running, day after day.