In commemoration of the 2025 National Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Month, Sambu Group, a domestic investment company (PMDN) in Inhil, through PT Pulau Sambu in Kuala Enok, is organizing a series of activities aimed at increasing awareness and compliance with OSH. This commemoration is part of the company's efforts to support the government's vision of building a sovereign and prosperous Indonesia through the strengthening of superior human resources.
This year's commemoration theme is "Strengthening human resource capacity in supporting the implementation of OSH management systems (SMK3) to increase productivity." This theme highlights the importance of workforce welfare as one of the main pillars in realizing economic sovereignty. Occupational safety and health is not just an effort to prevent workplace accidents, but also a strategic investment that contributes to increasing global competitiveness. Therefore, the implementation of the OSH Management System (SMK3) and the formation of a strong OSH culture are the main priorities at PT Pulau Sambu in Kuala Enok.
According to Andi Ridwan, HSE-WMD/AK3U Manager of PT Pulau Sambu in Kuala Enok, "The success of the SMK3 and OSH culture implementation depends heavily on the quality of human resources and a deep understanding of the importance of safety in the workplace." He emphasized that National OSH Month is an important moment to instill a safety culture in every aspect of the company's operations. With a strong OSH culture, all employees can work safely and comfortably, which will ultimately increase productivity and company sustainability in the long term.
Climate change and the digital revolution also bring new challenges to the world of work. "New risks that arise from technological developments and environmental changes must be anticipated so as not to increase the burden of health costs and reduce the quality of life of the workforce. Therefore, mitigation and adaptation to these changes are a major focus, not only for the government but also for PT Pulau Sambu in Kuala Enok, which continues to strive to improve occupational safety standards," added Andi.
As part of the national OSH month commemoration, PT Pulau Sambu in Kuala Enok is holding various activities within the framework of National OSH Month. One of the main activities is the national OSH commemoration flag ceremony, which was held on February 17, 2025. After the ceremony, all employees participated in a tree planting action, such as red shoot trees, glodokan trees, princess palm trees, and paper flower trees, as a form of concern for the environment. In addition, the company also held an OSH quiz competition involving all divisions, with material covering environmental and occupational safety aspects. Not to forget, there was also a Light Fire Extinguisher (APAR) usage competition which was attended by various departments to improve employees' skills and preparedness in dealing with fires.
"In addition to these activities, PT Pulau Sambu in Kuala Enok also conducts routine OSH inspections. These inspections aim to ensure that all personnel comply with occupational safety standards, including the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in the work area. As a form of appreciation, the company gives awards to employees who are disciplined in implementing OSH rules. This is expected to further foster awareness and commitment of all workers in maintaining safety in the work environment," added Andi.
The commemoration of National OSH Month at PT Pulau Sambu in Kuala Enok has the main objective of increasing awareness and compliance with OSH norms, ensuring protection for all workers in every company activity, and improving the application of safety standards in the face of changing work patterns in the digital era. In addition, the company also hopes that this activity can encourage economic growth based on an OSH culture and increase national productivity through synergy and collaboration between stakeholders.
With this series of activities, PT Pulau Sambu in Kuala Enok affirms its commitment to building a safer, healthier, and more competitive work environment. It is hoped that the OSH culture will be increasingly embedded in every aspect of the company's operations, so that occupational safety is no longer just an obligation, but becomes part of the values held by every employee. "Hopefully this series of activities can strengthen awareness of OSH and the environment for employees and workers. And we can continue to contribute in ensuring occupational safety and health!" concluded Andi.