Introduction
Occupational health and safety (OHS) is a crucial aspect that every company must prioritize. OHS aims to protect workers from accidents and occupational diseases and enhance productivity and efficiency. Every worker has the right to receive protection for their safety and health at work, which includes accident prevention, hazard control, health promotion, treatment, and rehabilitation.
Definition of Occupational Health and Safety (OHS)
According to Iman Soepomo, occupational safety is a regulation aimed at ensuring workers' security from accident hazards while performing tasks at workplaces that use tools or machines, and/or hazardous processing materials. Meanwhile, occupational health aims to protect workers from adverse labour conditions or events that can harm their health and morals while working.
Occupational Health and Safety Legislation
Occupational health and safety are governed by Articles 86 and 87 of the Labor Law, which states that every worker has the right to receive protection for their safety and health at work, morals, decency, and treatment that respects human dignity and religious values.
Article 87 requires every company to implement an integrated occupational health and safety management system (OHSMS) with its corporate management system. This management system includes organizational structure, planning, implementation, responsibilities, procedures, processes, and resources needed for developing, implementing, achieving, reviewing, and maintaining OHS policies.
Scope of Occupational Health and Safety
The scope of occupational health and safety includes all workplaces, whether on land, underground, on water surfaces, underwater, or in the air within the territory of the Republic of Indonesia. Workplaces with potential hazards must have a robust occupational health and safety management system to protect workers.
Causes of Workplace Accidents
According to H. W. Heinrich, 88% of workplace accidents are caused by unsafe behaviour, 10% by unsafe environmental conditions, and the remaining by co-occurring factors. Therefore, companies must ensure that the work environment is safe and workers comply with safety procedures.
Occupational Health and Safety Management System (OHSMS)
OHSMS is regulated by Article 1 paragraph (1) of Government Regulation No. 50/2012, stating that OHSMS is part of the overall corporate management system aimed at creating a safe, efficient, and productive workplace. Companies employing more than 100 workers or having high hazard potential are required to implement OHSMS.
ISO 45001: International Standard for OHS
ISO 45001 is an international standard that specifies requirements for an occupational health and safety management system. This standard provides a framework for organizations to manage risks and improve OHS performance. By implementing ISO 45001, organizations can reduce workplace incidents and demonstrate commitment to worker health and safety.
Conclusion
Occupational health and safety (OHS) are essential in creating a healthy and safe work environment, enhancing productivity and efficiency. Peterson Indonesia is ready to assist your company in achieving sustainability goals, including OHS-related consultations and ISO 45001 certification claims. With Peterson Indonesia's consulting services, your company can ensure that the OHS management system is well-implemented and meets international standards. Contact Us Now!!
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