13 January 2025
Harita Nickel, through its business units operating on Obi Island, South Halmahera, North Maluku, marked National Occupational Health and Safety (K3) Month 2025 with a strong emphasis on safety culture. Under the theme #SatuHaritaSalingMenjaga, Harita Nickel reaffirmed its shared commitment to a consistent K3 culture across all workplaces.
The commemoration of National Occupational Health and Safety (K3) Month began with a General Safety Talk and an Opening Ceremony attended by all Harita Nickel and Lygend Resources business units on Obi Island. During the ceremony, participants collectively recited a safety pledge emphasizing the principle of Zero Lost Time Injury (Zero LTI), followed by the signing of a joint commitment to workplace safety.
In his address, Primus Priyanto, Chief of Mine Technical (Kepala Teknik Tambang) of PT Trimegah Bangun Persada Tbk, emphasized that OHS is a collective responsibility. He reminded that no one wants to experience a workplace accident, nor do they want their colleagues to be harmed. He encouraged all Harita personnel to foster a culture of mutual care and vigilance in every aspect of their work.
The National K3 Month observance began with a General Safety Talk and an Opening Ceremony attended by all Harita Nickel and Lygend Resources business units on Obi Island. During the ceremony, participants collectively recited a safety pledge, emphasizing the principle of Zero Lost Time Injury (Zero LTI). This was followed by the signing of a joint commitment to uphold safety standards.
“Do not hesitate to remind colleagues if you notice Unsafe Actions (TTA) or Unsafe Conditions (KTA). However, reminders should be communicated respectfully, and those being reminded must recognize their responsibility in maintaining workplace safety,” he stated.
With the theme “Strengthening Human Resource Capacity to Support the Implementation of the Occupational Health and Safety Management System (SMK3) for Increased Productivity,” Harita Nickel highlights two key focus areas: Human Resource Capacity and the Mining Safety Management System (SMKP).
Primus highlighted seven key elements that serve as benchmarks for the successful implementation of the Mining Safety Management System (SMKP): Policy, Planning, Personnel and Organization, Implementation, Evaluation and Follow-up, Documentation, and Management Review.
The question is: How can we enhance our individual OHS capacity to contribute effectively to the continuous improvement of SMKP within the company?
He outlined seven key actions to be taken: First, ensure that all employees, from the foreman level and above, have completed OHS training. Second, all employees should be involved in the development of business processes. Third, ensure that every employee consistently understands and follows procedures. Fourth, ensure that employees apply the training materials they have learned. Fifth, supervisors must be willing and capable of mentoring their teams. Sixth, implement internal department rotations. Finally, consistently foster a culture of mutual care and support.
Echoing this perspective, Dian Kristanto, Manager of Technical Support at PT Halmahera Persada Lygend (HPL) and PT Obi Nickel Cobalt (ONC), emphasized that the success of SMK3 implementation requires strong commitment and active participation from all levels of the organization, including every individual employee.
“Without active participation from all elements of the organization, an effective OHS Management System cannot be fully realized. Therefore, we must strengthen our human resource capacity to support better SMK3 implementation in all our operational activities,” he stated.
To make this annual event even more engaging, each business unit will organize a variety of activities leading up to the closing ceremony on February 12. These include sports competitions, K3 campaign video and poster contests, first aid training (P3K), and seminars.
Beyond internal initiatives, Harita Nickel and Lygend Resources partnership units have also extended safety awareness efforts to the local community. This year’s outreach program took place in Soligi Village, engaging students and housewives in discussions on the importance of safety. “We hope this initiative brings a positive impact, particularly in raising community awareness of potential hazards in their surroundings,” said Haryadi Ilyas, Chairman of the Organizing Committee.
Through the #SatuHaritaSalingMenjaga campaign, Harita Nickel invites all employees and community members to prioritize safety in the workplace and daily life. With a spirit of collaboration, we can foster a safer, more productive, and sustainable work culture.
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