Photo: Aspex Kumbong director Park Changsu with Indonesia’s Manpower Minister Ida Fauziyah at the Naker Awards
JAKARTA – Korindo Group’s paper and tissue manufacturing subsidiary Aspex Kumbong took home an Occupational Safety and Health Management System (OSHMS, or HSEMS) Award for the first time at the 2024 Naker Awards Friday (8/23). The award came in the form of a gold-embossed certificate and flag.
Presented under a mandate by the Manpower Ministry, the OSHMS Award takes into account several criteria: nominees must be a part of the high-risk industry, undergo a second stage HSEMS audit, and obtain a “SATISFACTORY” rating in the audit, to name a few.
“For us, this award is a source of motivation to make OSH part of the culture embedded in our operations,” said Aspex Kumbong director Park Changsu at the ceremony.
In her greetings, Manpower Minister Ida Fauziyah mentioned the categories of the award event held alongside Naker Fest. These are Manpower Development Index, Occupational Safety and Health Trainer, Zero Accident, National-Level Occupational Safety and Health Management System, Workplace Prevention and Mitigation of HIV/AIDS, Disability-Hiring Company, Best Company, Indonesian Migrant Labor Protection and Placement Service, and Music Competency.
PHOTO: National-Level Occupational Safety and Health Management System (OSHMS/HSEMS) Award certificate granted to Aspex Kumbong
“On this occasion, we’d like to assure Mr. Vice President [Ma’ruf Amin, who attended that day] that our awardees do not engage in layoffs,” Fauziyah stated.
Aspex Kumbong has 27 departments, each with a large staff of experienced workers. Having that many departments that are high-risk renders OSH management difficult, and so Aspex sees this prestigious award as a recognition of its efforts to create a healthier workplace.
Taking place at JIEXPO Kemayoran, Central Jakarta, the Naker Fest facilitates the matching of around 110,000 positions with their respective candidates, who can also inquire about the companies they’re interested in, submit their CVs, and undergo an on-the-spot selection process with each companies’ representatives.
This event is a platform to recognize and celebrate local companies and workers. Its goal is to boost the motivation and part of employers, employees, and local governments in carrying out manpower policies and regulations. (PR)
