Posts Tagged ‘Occupational Safety and Health’

Company Compulsory Meet ISO 9001 & ISO 14000

Thursday, March 18th, 2010

Companies in Indonesia is required to have an international certification guarantees. It was a requirement in the application of Occupational Safety and Health (K3).

Certification guarantee that the Lalin, ISO 9001 Series of Quality Management System ISO 14000 Series of System Safety Management and Occupational Health and OSHAS 18.000 on Safety and Health Management Systems at Work (SMK3).

“Guarantee that the international certification company must meet in order to get the opportunity and gain confidence in international markets,” said Minister of Manpower and Transmigration Erman Suparno, the declaration of National K3 months of 2008, the Ministry of Manpower and Transmigration, Jalan Gatot Subroto, Jakarta, Thursday (17/1/2008).

According to Erman, the implementation of Safety Management System and Health at Work (SMK3) continuing to improve productivity in each firm.

In addition, will increase the company’s competitiveness in international markets. “The impact of the implementation, will create a conducive investment climate and employment opening wider,” he explained.

On the other hand, Erman expect, announce the month of National K3 is not ceremonial. In addition, Erman believes this activity from year to year will further improve the implementation and development independently and K3 is sustainable in every workplace.

“This can ensure the safety and health of workers, the security company’s assets and the creation of conditions of decent work environment,” he said.

Health and Safety Protection at Work

Tuesday, October 20th, 2009

Duties of Employer:

All employers must provide work and workplaces that are safe and healthy. That is, as an employer, you have to meet the State laws governing the safety and health at work. Not doing so could threaten the life or health of employees, and significant monetary penalties.

You have to put this sign in a conspicuous place for all who they work to meet their basic rights and responsibilities.

You must have a prevention program against injuries and diseases, and effective writing, so they can meet their employees.

You have to know the dangers facing their employees at work and maintain records showing each employee has been trained in the special hazards that apply to each task.

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