22 January 2024
On Sunday, January 21, 2024, despite overcast weather, nearly 200 employees from PT Halmahera Persada Lygend, a business unit of Harita Nickel, participated in the Run for Fun and Color Run event at the Living Quarter area. This initiative was designed to strengthen solidarity and promote a collective commitment to enhancing health and safety within the workplace.
“This event aims to foster a sense of belonging and mutual care among employees. We hope that in the future, if unsafe conditions arise in the workplace, colleagues who have established strong bonds will feel empowered to remind one another,” stated Bambang A. Kader, Safety Trainer and Chairman of the Committee.
Bambang emphasized that creating an engaging environment is essential for making education about safety culture both accessible and enjoyable, rather than intimidating. He believes that a robust safety culture will not only improve employee well-being but also enhance the overall productivity of the company.
In addition to running, employees participated in Zumba sessions, which were well-received by attendees. “The event was lively, especially with a Zumba instructor leading the activities. The light rain merely added to the excitement as we engaged in energetic movements together,” remarked Courtney Juditha Rumampuk, known as Sisi.
On the same day, employees from PT Halmahera Jaya Feronikel, another business unit of Harita Nickel, participated in a Healthy Walking event and a Beach Clean-up at Kawasi Beach. During the clean-up, the team successfully collected over 50 garbage bags, amounting to nearly 2 tons of waste.
Hendri Saputro, Occupational Health and Safety representative at Harita Nickel, emphasized that the recent Healthy Walking and Beach Clean-up event reinforces the company’s commitment to promoting a culture of Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) beyond its operational areas.
“This initiative demonstrates that we can engage in physical activity while also preserving the environment. This is the message we want to share with the community. We believe that a healthy environment fosters a healthy society,” Hendri stated.
He further noted that raising awareness about environmental cleanliness, particularly along coastal areas, could drive economic growth through tourism, which remains an untapped potential for Obi Island. “For fishing enthusiasts, this island could become a prime destination for anglers, with opportunities to catch Grouper and even Giant Trevally,” he added.
This year’s National OHS Month serves as a reminder of the importance of maintaining sustainable business practices alongside the welfare of communities living near industrial areas. With a focus on mitigating workplace accident risks, all employees at Harita Nickel are working together to cultivate a strong OHS culture that benefits both the organization and the surrounding community.
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