As a sub-holding company operating in the mining sector, BMBBD once again commemorated National Safety, Health, and Environment (SHE) Month this year, reaffirming the company’s commitment to maintaining strong safety practices across its operations.
A commitment to safety is not merely an administrative obligation but a fundamental pillar in building a working culture that is safe, healthy, and sustainable.
According to the Ministry of Manpower (Kemnaker), the theme for National SHE Month 2026 is “Building a Professional, Reliable, and Collaborative National SHE Management Ecosystem.”
This theme underscores that safety, health, and environmental management must become an integral component of the industrial system that supports efficiency, productivity, and long-term operational sustainability.
Through a series of initiatives during SHE Month, BMBBD has implemented various strategic programmes as concrete steps to reinforce a culture of safety across all levels of organisation.
1. Opening Ceremony of SHE Month
The commemoration of SHE Month officially starts with an opening ceremony attended by employees across the company. This moment marked as a starting point of the programme series and demonstrated the company’s consistency in implementing corporate safety standards.
The company emphasised that sustainable productivity can only be achieved when every individual works within an environment that is safe and effectively managed for risk.
2. Goes to Campus & Goes to School
Workplace safety is not solely an internal industry issue but also an important element of public education. By equipping younger generations with an understanding of SHE principles from an early stage, organisations help instil a “safety first” mindset long before they enter the professional world.
This principle underpins BMBBD’s programme, in which the company invites SHE practitioners to educational institutions to share insights on the importance of cultivating a culture of safety.
The initiatives serves as a bridge between industry and academic institutions, introducing students to occupational safety practices within the mining sector.
3. Emergency Drill Practice
Emergency drills are a crucial component of the SHE Month programme, ensuring that all elements of the organisation are prepared to respond effectively to emergency situations. After all, no safety system can be truly tested without simulation.
Through carefully designed scenarios that closely resemble real-life conditions, the emergency response team is able to evaluate coordination capabilities, response speed, and procedural accuracy.
In high-risk industries such as mining, preparedness is essential for minimising the impact of potential incidents. Emergency drills therefore provide valuable opportunities for companies to identify operational gaps while strengthening the capacity of their human resources.
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4. SMKP Training
The mining industry is widely recognised as one of the sectors with high operational risks. For this reason, a structured and integrated safety management system is essential across all operational lines.
One of the key programmes conducted during the SHE Month was training on the Mining Safety Management System (SMKP), aimed at enhancing employees’ understanding of safety in a comprehensive and systemic manner.
5. Closing Ceremony of SHE Month
The SHE Month programme concluded with a closing assembly conducted in a solemn yet celebratory atmosphere.
This moment served as an opportunity to reflect on the initiatives that had been carried out, while reaffirming that a culture of safety must be sustained every day.
Safety should not remain merely as a yearly celebration, but must become a daily habit embedded in every procedure, every decision, and every action carried out in the field.
Through the SHE Month programme, the company demonstrates that safety is a long-term investment, not only to protect workers but also to safeguard operational sustainability, corporate reputation, and the trust of stakeholders.
