Harita Nickel continues to demonstrate its strong commitment to creating a safe and healthy workplace. Beyond prioritizing physical safety, the company also places significant emphasis on employees’ mental well-being.
This commitment was reflected through a Psychological First Aid (PFA) training—also known as Pertolongan Pertama pada Luka Psikologis (P3LP)—facilitated by psychologist and lecturer from Pijar Integra Psikologi, Universitas Padjadjaran (PIP Unpad), Hari Setyowibowo, M.Psi., Ph.D., on September 15–19, 2025, at the Activity Center of PT Halmahera Persada Lygend.
The training equipped participants with essential skills to recognize signs of psychological distress, provide initial support, and maintain both personal and collective mental health in the workplace.
Through interactive sessions, participants explored four key modules. The first helped them understand the characteristics of physically and psychologically healthy individuals. The second provided strategies for managing stress, both independently and with external support. The third focused on building skills to provide initial psychological support to colleagues, while the final module emphasized practical application in daily work routines.
Participants also shared personal experiences and strategies they had used to cope with workplace stress. According to Hari, this indicated a strong level of awareness and initiative among employees. “I saw tremendous enthusiasm. They not only understood the sources of stress but also recognized protective factors that support mental health,” he said.
Hari further noted that this initiative represents a progressive step in occupational safety practices within the mining sector. He emphasized that few mining companies pay attention to psychological safety, and praised Harita Nickel for consistently broadening its focus from physical to mental aspects. “I respect Harita Nickel for taking this step. The hope is that participants will be able to pass on the skills they gained to colleagues in the field,” he added.
Following the training, the program continued with face-to-face counseling sessions from September 19 to October 11, facilitated directly by two psychologists from PIP Unpad. These services were designed for employees requiring additional support, whether through screening results, personal initiative, or supervisor referral.
Harita Nickel OHS Manager, Supriyanto Suwarno, underlined that mental health must be treated with the same level of importance as other aspects of occupational health. “Just as we recognize physical, biological, chemical, or physiological hazards, psychological factors are also critical. The goal is for employees to understand themselves, maintain a safe working condition, coordinate, communicate, and remind one another. This aligns with our tagline, Satu Harita Saling Menjaga,” he explained.
Through this program, Harita Nickel reinforces that its greatest investment is in its people. Strengthening safety behavior extends beyond work regulations to include mental well-being—ultimately supporting productivity and the long-term sustainability of operations.