In commemoration of the 2026 National Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Month, Harita Nickel has partnered with communities within its operational area on Obi Island, South Halmahera, to strengthen the culture of safety and health through various concrete actions, ranging from free health check-ups to safety education programs.
This initiative aligns with the theme of the 2026 National OSH Month, “Building a Professional, Reliable, and Collaborative National OSH Management Ecosystem.” The series of activities was carried out through community service programs involving employees, local residents, and educational institutions as part of efforts to build shared awareness of the importance of safety and health.
One of the activities took place in Kawasi Village on January 24, 2026. The event began with a healthy walk and group exercise involving Harita Nickel employees and local residents. The activities continued with educational sessions on healthy lifestyles and First Aid (P3K) training for students from elementary to senior high school levels, as well as health examinations for community members.
Harita Nickel’s Technical Support Manager, Dian Kristiyanto, emphasized that occupational safety and health must be built as a collective culture. According to him, the series of community service activities during National OSH Month serves as a platform to encourage the adoption of healthy lifestyles and to strengthen safety culture within the community. “At Harita Nickel, the spirit of OSH is not only implemented in the workplace, but we also bring it into the community as a manifestation of our One Harita, Caring for Each Other commitment,” he said.
In addition to Kawasi Village, community service activities in commemoration of National OSH Month were also conducted in Tabuji Hamlet, Baru Village, Obi District, through free health check-up services. Dozens of residents enthusiastically visited the health service post, which was staffed by Harita Nickel doctors and medical teams. These health services are not limited to OSH Month, but are routinely carried out through the Doctor Harita Share program.
The benefits of the activities were directly felt by the community. One of the health service recipients, Yubelina Colling, expressed her appreciation for the free health check-up program organized by the company, as it helps residents become more aware of their health conditions. “I hope the community will become more aware of the importance of monitoring their health and be willing to come for check-ups when activities like this are held again in the future,” she said.
Appreciation was also conveyed by Imel Lumamuly Tuta, a teacher in Kawasi Village. She noted that the community service activities have had a positive impact on both residents and students by increasing knowledge, fostering learning enthusiasm, and encouraging students to be more concerned about health and safety.
Chairman of the 2026 National OSH Month Committee at Harita Nickel, Muhammad Fauzi, explained that in addition to community-based activities, the company also commemorates National OSH Month internally through various competitions, socialization programs, and workplace safety campaigns. “All of these initiatives aim to strengthen the understanding and implementation of OSH across all operational lines,” he explained.
Through continuous collaboration with communities and various stakeholders, Harita Nickel remains committed to supporting the creation of a strong occupational safety and health culture. These efforts are expected to deliver tangible benefits to the community while also supporting the creation of a safe, healthy, and sustainably productive working environment.