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Workplace safety management remains a key priority in the mining industry. The complexity of operational activities requires companies to establish strong risk control systems and ensure they are implemented consistently in the field. For this reason, experiences in developing safety systems are often shared among industry players as part of collective learning.
This topic was among those discussed during a capacity-building event organized by the North Maluku chapter of the Indonesian Mining Professionals Association (PERHAPI) on February 12, 2026, in Ternate. The forum, themed “Implementation of Good Mining Practice (GMP) in Occupational Health and Safety and Operational Safety,” was attended by representatives from the regional Office of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) as well as several mining companies operating in North Maluku.
At the event, Supriyanto Suwarno, Vice President of OHS & Management System at Harita Nickel, presented how the company develops and implements its Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) system. According to him, safety management at Harita Nickel is built on an integrated, risk-based approach, ensuring that a clear risk control framework supports every operational activity.
“The OHS approach at Harita Nickel is developed progressively. It begins with a strong management system foundation and is then reinforced through operational implementation. The ultimate goal is to foster a sustainable safety culture across all levels of the organization,” Supriyanto explained.
The foundation begins with strengthening the OHS management system as the basis for risk control. At Harita Nickel, this framework is integrated into the Harita Nickel Integrated Management System, which brings together corporate management standards, internal guidelines, and compliance with applicable regulations.
Once the management system is established, the next focus is ensuring its implementation at the operational level. The company translates safety principles into daily work practices through consistent enforcement of safety rules, continuous development of workforce competencies, and active involvement of all parties engaged in operational activities.
Safety enforcement is carried out through measurable safety performance indicators and a reward-and-consequence mechanism designed to maintain work discipline. At the same time, the company strengthens workforce capability by developing the OHS function within the organization, including the management of safety aspects among contractor partners.
The participation of all stakeholders is also essential in maintaining consistent safety practices. Through various engagement programs, individuals are encouraged to recognize their role in creating a safe working environment for themselves and for their colleagues.
According to Supriyanto, the success of OHS implementation ultimately depends on collective awareness in the workplace.
“When safety awareness becomes part of daily work habits, people become more attentive to potential risks and are more likely to take preventive action at an early stage,” he said.
Through this forum, Harita Nickel shared its experience in managing the company’s safety system. Such exchanges of practices are expected to broaden the perspective of mining industry players in North Maluku and support stronger OHS implementation across their respective workplaces.