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PT Bio Inti Agrindo Receives SMK3 Certification with "Satisfactory" Rating and GOLD Flag from the Ministry of Manpower of the Republic of Indonesia
14 December 2024
Merauke, 14 December, 2024 – PT Bio Inti Agrindo (PT BIA) has officially received the highest level of Occupational Health and Safety Management System (SMK3) certification, the "GOLD" rating, for all company work areas, including its plantations and mills. This certificate is valid for the period 2024-2027 with a "Satisfactory" rating.
Ceremony Attended by the South Papua Provincial Manpower Office
The ceremony was held at the Swiss-Bel hotel Merauke on Saturday, December 14, 2024, alongside the inauguration of the Occupational Health and Safety Committee (P2K3) Board of Trustees. The event was attended by officials from the South Papua Provincial Manpower Office, PT BIA management, and the core members of the P2K3 board. The presence of the distinguished guests underscored their full support for the continued implementation of SMK3 at PT BIA.
Journey to SMK3 GOLD Certification
Since 2017, PT BIA has consistently implemented a structured Occupational Health and Safety management system with the vision and mission of "zero accidents." Initial efforts included:
- The development of OHS procedures and HIRADC (Hazard Identification, Risk Assessment, and Determining Control).
- The formation of the P2K3 as a platform for safety management.
- Conducting various training sessions, including HIRADC, ISO 45001 awareness, and SMK3 internal auditor training.
This commitment has resulted in several significant achievements, including:
- Zero Accident Certificate (February 2022).
- ISO 45001 Certification (July 2022).
- SMK3 External Audit (January 2024), resulting in a score of 92.77%, which met the criteria to receive the GOLD Flag.
Next Step: Building a Safety Culture
With the attainment of the SMK3 GOLD Certification, PT BIA will continue to strengthen the implementation of SMK3, foster a safety culture, and contribute to creating an excellent, safe, and sustainable work environment.