Management and employees, as well as partners of PT Berau Coal, held a ceremony to commemorate National Occupational Safety and Health Month (BK3N) 2024 at the yard of the Head Office of PT Berau Coal in Berau on Thursday (11/1/24).
Also present at the activity were the Head of the Berau Regency Manpower and Transmigration Office, Zulkifli Azhari; Acting Head of the Berau Regency Health Office, Halijah Yasin; Director of Operations and HSE of PT Berau Coal, Arief Wiedhartono; and Head of Mining Engineering of PT Berau Coal, Feri Indrayana.
Head of Mining Engineering at PT Berau Coal, Feri Indrayana, revealed that the commemoration of National K3 Month in 2024 carries the national theme "Culture K3, Healthy and Safe at Work, Maintained Business Sustainability.".
PT Berau Coal area carried the sub-theme "Improving Mining Safety Management". Indrayana said the company is committed to adopting good and safe mining practices.
"The sub-theme is in line with the direction from the Directorate of Environmental Engineering, Mineral & Coal/Chief Inspector of Mines, so that all companies in mineral and coal mining can make efforts to manage mining safety properly in accordance with good mining practices and there are no mining accidents, especially cases of accidents that result in death or fatality," he said.
PT Berau Coal will hold various activities to incrhease awareness and commitment to occupational safety and health (K3). These activities include training, seminars, and workshops designed to provide a deeper understanding of the importance of K3 in the work environment.
He explained that the commemoration of K3 Month in 2024 is not only an event but also a very important strategic momentum for all of us. Through this commemoration, it reminds us of the urgency of mining safety, including K3 (Occupational Safety and Health) and KO (Operation Safety).
PT Berau Coal's Director of Operations and HSE, Arief Wiedhartono, revealed that the company's achievements in 2023 without mining accidents resulting in loss-time injuries show their commitment to high K3 standards. He also stated that the K3 Month is part of the company's responsibility in implementing the government's mandate.
"In 2023, we are grateful that there are no accidents resulting in lost time injuries at PT Berau Coal. This is a positive proof of the commitment and performance of Occupational Safety and Health in the company. Hopefully this spirit will continue to grow and be an inspiration for all workers to maintain the sustainability of K3 performance in the future," he concluded.
Head of the Berau Manpower and Transmigration Office, Zulkifli Azhari, stated that the declaration of the K3 Month is a government mandate that is carried out every year. The aim is to raise awareness of occupational safety and health as part of productivity and business continuity.
Although this commemoration is focused on one month, he emphasized that safety is not temporary but needs to be maintained on an ongoing basis. Continuity in K3 implementation is the main key to achieving this goal.
Head of the Berau District Health Office, Halijah Yasin, expressed her appreciation to PT Berau Coal for being in line with the minimum standards of occupational health. He also emphasized the importance of collaboration between companies and health agencies in maintaining occupational health and safety.
Meanwhile, the Head of the Berau Regency Health Office, Halijah Yasin, highly appreciated the implementation of K3 Month by PT Berau Coal. He felt glad because the activity was in line with the minimum standards and objectives set by the health office.
"The hope is that the implementation of K3 Month in the future will be better. Able to strengthen awareness and commitment to occupational safety and health, as well as create a safe and healthy work environment for all workers in Berau Regency," he concluded.
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