Jakarta (ANTARA) – Indonesia’s Manpower Minister Yassierli called on company leaders to adopt a human-centered approach to occupational safety and health, urging a shift in mindset to build a stronger workplace safety culture.“It is important for businesses to shift their mindset and adopt a human-centered approach when developing workplace safety culture,” Yassierli said in a statement on Thursday.He outlined three key areas where traditional thinking about occupational safety and health (K3) needs to evolve.First, the minister said, safety should not be defined merely by the absence of accidents but by a company’s capacity to implement effective safety programs.“For example, a person’s health is not defined by never getting sick, but by the efforts they take to stay healthy, such as how often they exercise,” he explained.He compared this to workplace safety, noting that zero accidents do not automatically indicate an effective system.Second, Yassierli emphasized that humans should be seen as part of the solution, not the problem.He encouraged companies to build strong relationships between management and workers to enhance workplace resilience.“If we want to build resilience, we must involve workers and foster good relations with them. They are the ones who truly understand where potential hazards and risks lie,” he said.Third, he urged a move away from blaming human error toward recognizing human factors as proactive and preventive elements.This perspective, he said, would help embed a sustainable safety culture across workplaces.“This approach will ultimately improve compliance and productivity at work,” Yassierli added.The minister’s comments come amid broader efforts in Indonesia to modernize workplace safety standards and integrate human-centered practices in occupational health policies.
RI Govt urges companies to foster workplace safety culture
