PT Bumi Suksesindo (PT BSI) is committed to continuing mining operations that prioritize the safety and security of employees, operations, and the environment.

The statement was made by the General Manager of Operations (GMO) and Chief Mining Engineer (KTT) of PT BSI, Roelly Fransza.

The campaign for occupational health and safety was also highlighted during the opening ceremony of National Occupational Health and Safety Month (Bulan K3 Nasional), held at PT BSI's site, Tujuh Bukit Operations, on Tuesday, January 14, 2025.

According to Roelly Fransza, the National K3 Month is the perfect moment to reflect the company's commitment to creating a safe and healthy work environment.

"National K3 Month is an extraordinary moment to reflect on our commitment to creating a safe and healthy work environment for all of us," said Roelly Fransza on Wednesday, January 15, 2025.

This year’s theme for K3 Month is ‘Strengthening Human Resources Capacity to Support the Mining Safety Management System (SMKP) and Productivity’. Additionally, PT Merdeka Copper Gold Tbk's subsidiary also set a sub-theme, which is ‘Strengthening K3 Culture and Resilient Risk Management Systems, and Effective Contractor Management to Achieve Safety and Optimal Productivity at PT Bumi Suksesindo’.

Mining safety, according to Roelly Fransza, encompasses all activities related to the management of occupational health and safety in mining as well as operational safety in mining. A good safety performance in mining will lead to improved company productivity.

"The idea is, when we can work safely and securely, production flows smoothly, and productivity increases. With good productivity, the company's performance also improves, which ultimately benefits us and the environment" he explained.

During National K3 Month, in addition to the opening ceremony, the gold mine at Tumpang Pitu Mountain, Sumberagung Village, Pesanggaran District, Banyuwangi, East Java, will also host various activities for employees and contractors. These include the Tujuh Bukit Fire Rescue Challenge, Occupational Health and Safety Webinar, Mining Safety Ideas and Innovations Competition, Mining Safety Promotion Video Competition, Risk Management Officer (RMO) Program, and OHS Reflection Day. These activities are planned to take place from January to March 2025.

Roelly Fransza hopes that National K3 Month will serve as a foundation and reflection for PT BSI employees and contractors to improve mining safety performance today and in the future.

"Mining safety is the collective result of the performance of individuals - each of us. Every individual plays an equally important role" he concluded.