18 April 2025
In a room lined with occupational safety posters, Haryadi Ilyas quietly reviewed his agenda, fully focused on preparing the day’s priorities. That morning, he was organizing a range of activities to ensure the effective implementation of occupational health and safety (OHS) programs. As a Safety Compliance Officer at PT Halmahera Persada Lygend (HPL)—a joint venture subsidiary of Harita Nickel and Lygend Resources—his core responsibility is to oversee adherence to safety regulations and standards.
Known to his colleagues as Yadi, Haryadi began his career in OHS in 2019 as part of the Safety Field team at Harita Nickel. In this role, he was responsible for monitoring and enforcing safety protocols, ensuring that operations were conducted securely and that all personnel could return home safely at the end of each day.
After several years in field operations, Yadi was entrusted with a strategic position on the Safety Compliance team. His current responsibilities include leading various safety initiatives, analyzing incident and accident data, and coordinating safety audit preparations to maintain regulatory alignment and operational excellence.
A graduate of the Health Polytechnic of the Ministry of Health in Ternate, Yadi integrates his academic background in environmental health into his professional practice. While his career path has not followed a strictly linear trajectory, he remains confident in the relevance of his expertise—particularly in fostering safe, healthy, and compliant work environments. “Many aspects of industrial OHS are closely aligned with the knowledge I acquired during my studies,” he remarked.
Known for his adaptability and collaborative spirit, this native of Makian Island brings a strong drive and unwavering determination to his work. His career journey at Harita Nickel is a testament to how dedication and hard work can open doors to greater opportunities.
The year 2025 marked a significant milestone for Yadi, as he was entrusted with leading the organizing committee for the 2025 National Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Month. For Yadi, this assignment brought a new and demanding set of experiences. He was tasked with coordinating a team composed of individuals from diverse backgrounds and business units—a formidable challenge, particularly since many of them had never previously worked together.
One of the primary hurdles was communication. For the first time, National OHS Month was being celebrated simultaneously across all business units under the Harita Nickel and Lygend Resources partnership.
“In the beginning, coordination was quite challenging, as we weren’t yet used to functioning as a single, unified team. However, over time, we developed an effective rhythm of communication, and we are now able to collaborate more cohesively,” he shared.
Behind the coordination challenges, Yadi recalls one particularly memorable moment during a community engagement program in Soligi Village. The activity served as a real-world demonstration of team cohesion on the ground.
“During that program, we witnessed each team member’s initiative emerge naturally. The collaboration grew stronger because everyone was driven by a shared purpose,” he reflected.
Community enthusiasm was equally remarkable. More than 100 elderly residents participated in free health check-ups, and the villagers warmly welcomed every initiative implemented. From fire extinguisher (APAR) training and the Gemilang Nutrisi program on healthy eating habits, to dental health education for elementary students—all activities ran smoothly thanks to strong coordination between the organizing committee and the local community.
The culmination of the 2025 National OSH Month featured a Safety Talk with Prof. Dra. Fatma Lestari, M.Si., Ph.D., Director of the Disaster Risk Reduction Center (DRRC) at the University of Indonesia and Vice Chair of the National Occupational Safety and Health Council (DK3N). For Yadi, the discussion—centered around "Disaster Management in the Obi Island Nickel Industry"—offered valuable insights to Harita personnel on the critical importance of cultivating a safety-first culture.
“This event is more than a celebration—it’s a concerted effort to build a supportive and safety-oriented work culture,” he said. For him, it was a meaningful opportunity to strengthen synergy and embed a safety mindset throughout Harita Nickel’s operations.
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