Kapita HEBAT and SMART Leader Strengthen Safety Culture at Harita Nickel

Harita Nickel continues to strengthen its occupational health and safety (OHS) culture, particularly at PT Halmahera Jaya Feronikel (HJF), through a more creative communication approach and by reinforcing leadership roles in the field.

One of these efforts is the introduction of Kapita HEBAT, a safety campaign icon that represents the role of every worker in maintaining workplace safety. The character conveys a simple message: safety is everyone’s responsibility.

The name Kapita HEBAT reflects the company’s values, where “Kapita” means a leader at the frontline, while “HEBAT” refers to the spirit of HJF’s Excellent Behavior for Achieving Target, promoting excellent work behavior to achieve targets safely and responsibly.

This initiative is further strengthened through the SMART Leader K3 Environmental Program (K3LH), which prepares leaders to act as the frontline in implementing safety practices across operational areas. SMART Leader (Safety is My Attention and Responsibility to Target Zero Accidents) equips participants with the ability to identify risks and prevent potential accidents at an early stage.

Since its launch in 2025, the program has been attended by 629 employees from HJF and PT Karunia Permai Sentosa (KPS), primarily at the staff to foreman level, including employees who have recently been promoted.

Deputy Department Head of Technical Support Harita Nickel, Agung Aribowo, emphasized that the program is designed to ensure leaders serve as role models in implementing workplace safety.

“Through SMART Leader, we want to ensure that leaders not only understand technical aspects, but also encourage their teams to actively identify potential hazards and ensure that every task is carried out safely,” he said.

The implementation of the program is directly felt in the field. Abdul Karim Amrullah, Equipment Foreman and SMART Leader, noted that the program has improved the team’s awareness in identifying risks before work begins.

“Safety talks and hazard identification have become essential before starting any work, allowing the team to operate more safely,” he said.

In practice, SMART Leaders apply the Task Risk Analysis approach to identify risks at every stage of a job, while ensuring consistent implementation of Life Saving Rules.

Through the combination of the Kapita HEBAT campaign and the strengthened role of SMART Leaders, Harita Nickel continues to foster a stronger safety culture, supporting a safe, healthy, and productive working environment for all employees.