28 October 2024
Amid the intricate layers of nickel mining on Obi Island, a crucial effort is underway to safeguard every step taken by workers on site. Harita Nickel, through one of its business units, PT Megah Surya Pertiwi (MSP), documented essential instructions related to preventing work accidents. This guide, created in pocketbook form, was officially handed over to the management team on Monday (October 21) and subsequently distributed to all MSP employees. For MSP’s workforce, known as Insan Harita, this guide is more than just paper, it’s a compass for navigating risks and fostering a culture of safety.
This bilingual pocket guide is more than just a list of instructions; it holds essential guidance on accident prevention, working in confined spaces, using personal protective equipment, and emergency procedures. Beyond instructions, each page is designed to help employees understand and recognize the hazards present in their work environment and effectively address those risks. Through this effort, MSP demonstrates that safety is not just a company target but a deeply held value.
"At Harita Nickel, we prioritize the safety and health of our employees above all else. This pocket guide is part of our continuous effort to ensure that Insan Harita has access to practical and easily understood safety guidelines. Thus, they not only understand the risks within their work environment but also know the correct steps to protect themselves and their colleagues," expressed Tonny Gultom, Director of Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) at Harita Nickel.
“Our goal is to make sure every employee can go home healthy and safe each day. Through this guide, we aim to offer practical OHS information that’s easy to understand and apply,” shares Willy Kusuma Dewadi, Head of Technical Support at MSP further.
MSP has also planned a company-wide awareness initiative to ensure that over 2,000 employees can deepen their understanding of operational risks. “We hope this guide not only strengthens employees’ understanding of risk management in the field but also serves as a practical tool they can carry anywhere,” Willy adds.
This initiative reflects MSP’s long-term mission: to establish a safety-centered work culture where everyone, from managers to frontline workers, plays a role in each other’s well-being. With passion, Willy asserts, “Safety is a shared responsibility.” Like a map well-marked, this OHS pocket guide is a small yet transformative resource for building a safe and humane workplace in the nickel mining and processing sector.
This distribution aims to foster mutual care among colleagues. Workplace safety is not just about self-protection but about ensuring everyone around us can work safely, reflecting Harita Nickel’s core value of teamwork. “When employees actively support each other’s safety, they go beyond following K3 protocols and help build a culture of shared responsibility,” explains Charles Hasiholan, Deputy Head of Health, Safety, Security, and Environment (HSSE) at MSP.
Beyond teamwork, accountability plays a crucial role in sustaining safety at MSP. Each individual is encouraged to take personal responsibility for following OHS standards and identifying potential hazards. Accountability ensures that every action, big or small, directly impacts everyone’s safety. “Armed with these core values, our work environment becomes stronger, with safety not merely an individual concern but a collective commitment, woven seamlessly into daily operations,” Charles concludes.
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