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Understanding K3L and Benefits for Companies
EnvidataID, Semarang – What does K3L mean? K3L is an abbreviation for Safety, Occupational Health, and Environment. The abbreviation K3L is commonly used in local companies, and usually there is a special department within the company that implements this K3L. As the name implies, K3L aims to reduce the risk of industrial accidents and occupational diseases, protect natural resources, and prevent environmental pollution. Another variant of the abbreviation K3L is K3LL which stands for Occupational Safety and Environmental Protection. Some call it LK3, an abbreviation of the environment, occupational safety and health.
Therefore, this K3L principle is mandatory for the entire company and all employees. The K3L initiative is regulated by law, more precisely by the Law No. 1 of 1970 on Safety at Work. In addition, there are other regulations such as the Health Act No. 9 of 1960, Chapter 1, Article 2, which states that health at work requires that workers attain a high degree of physical, spiritual, and social health guaranteeing a high level of health.
Benefits of K3L for Companies
The K3L application feels right for us, wherever we are. For employees, the K3L program will help them work safer and more comfortable. They are also physically healthier because they are supported by a good health care program from the company they work for. Besides, K3L is also an ideal program to help employees feel comfortable at work and create a more harmonious relationship between employees and the company. In this way, productivity will stay awake or even increase, in line with the company’s vision and mission.
The overall goal of K3L is to prevent accidents and illnesses in the workplace. In addition, K3L also plays a role in increasing work efficiency and productivity. More specifically, the objectives of the K3L program are as follows:
1. Protection and guarantees of labour safety
The existence of K3L will guarantee the safety of everyone in the company’s working environment. In this way, everyone’s health can stay awake, which will also affect the production activities of the company itself.
2. Maintenance of production resources
The implementation of K3L principles will also help maintain productive resources in the work environment so that they can be used more efficiently and safely. Workers can also use production resources without worrying about their safety.
3. Reduce unnecessary company costs
The implementation of K3L in the workplace will in fact help the company’s expenditure to be more efficient. The entrepreneur does not have to bear the heavy costs of accidents and illnesses resulting from work. It can be said that K3L is a predictive approach of the company.
K3L Principle Implementation
As you know, K3L is an important principle that should be applied by every company. However, in order to these goals, it requires appropriate efforts so that every company can create a safe and healthy working environment.
1. K3L regulation settings
Every company should have a policy regarding the implementation of K3L. From forming a special team to paying attention to the company’s conditions. Therefore, the company is taken seriously in ensuring the safety of employees and professional management.
2. Identify hazards and risks
By implementing K3L, companies can identify and evaluate the risk of accidents that may occur in their workplace. Furthermore, preventive and risk control measures can be taken to reduce the likelihood of such accidents. For example, companies may set up security fences, organize safety training at the workplace, and perform routine maintenance and machine inspections to prevent incidents that could lead to accidents to occur.
3. Application of humane working hours
The implementation of working hours is also an example of K3L because it is closely related to the health and safety of the workers themselves. Although the working hour rule is 7-8 hours, many companies ignore it.
4. Use of self-protection equipment
The risk of work accidents can also be reduced by using appropriate self-protection equipment (APD). APDs such as helmets, safety shoes, gloves and respirators can protect workers from physical and chemical hazards in the workplace. It is important for the business world to ensure that employees have adequate access to the necessary APD and are trained on how to use them properly. In this way, employees will feel more protected and comfortable at work.
One of the factors driving EnvidataID’s commitment is Safety, Occupational Health and Environment (K3L). It raises awareness of sustainability and environmental insight.
Reference: izinin.id | ruanghse.com