Depok, 20 November 2025 – The Faculty of Public Health (FPH) Universitas Indonesia (UI) once again held its 11th series of the Online Seminar (SEMOL), raising the theme “Safe Work, Healthy Workers: Early Detection of Health Disorders in the Workplace to Enhance Productivity.” The event was organized by the Master’s Program in Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) of FPH UI on Saturday, 17 November 2025, conducted online and attended by participants from across Indonesia.
The seminar was officially opened by Dr. Ir. Asih Setiarini, M.Sc., Vice Dean for Education, Research, and Student Affairs of FPH UI, together with Prof. Dr. Robiana Modjo, S.K.M., M.Kes., Professor of the Department of Occupational Health and Safety, FPH UI. Both emphasized that issues concerning workers’ physical and mental health are becoming increasingly relevant, particularly in today’s work environment that demands speed, high adaptability, and exposure to chronic stress.
The main speaker, dr. Royanul, M.D., Senior Environment Specialist at SKK Migas, presented material on the Fatigue & Wellness Program in the Oil and Gas Industry. He highlighted that fatigue management is not merely about work hours or shift schedules but a highly effective early diagnostic tool to identify sleep disorders, mental disturbances, chronic health problems, and work unpreparedness.
“The stronger the Fatigue Risk Management System (FRMS), the better it functions when integrated with sleep monitoring, fatigue reporting systems, risk assessment for critical tasks, and comprehensive health examinations,” explained dr. Royanul. He also elaborated on the need for integrated monitoring systems, including work–rest cycles, medical history documentation, and psychological condition evaluations that are often overlooked in routine OHS assessments.
Completing the discussion session, Ika Malika, M.Psi., Coordinator of Counseling Services at Makara Clinic UI, served as the second speaker and presented insights on Mental Health and Work Fatigue Management. She explained that risk factors for work fatigue include workload and job demands, work patterns and schedules, organizational and environmental factors, individual characteristics, as well as social and psychological aspects. The individual fatigue management strategies she described included sleep hygiene, micro-breaks, mental recovery techniques, and personal workload management. Ika also emphasized the need for cross-sector collaboration and shared responsibility in addressing fatigue issues in the workplace.
The final speaker, Dr. Dadan Erwandi, S.Psi., M.Si., Lecturer at the Department of OHS FPH UI, delivered a session on Psychosocial Hazards and Risks in the Workplace. He highlighted key findings related to psychosocial hazards such as excessive job demands, interpersonal conflicts, role ambiguity, and job insecurity.
“Organizations often focus on physical hazards, whereas psychosocial factors have far greater long-term impacts on productivity and worker health,” stated Dr. Dadan. He also presented a framework for a Fatigue Management Program that companies can adopt, including reporting mechanisms, risk-based work rotation, worker education, and periodic audits.
Participants’ enthusiasm was evident from the multitude of questions raised on fatigue management, mental health approaches, and challenges in implementing OHS programs within organizations. SEMOL FPH UI Series 11 provided comprehensive insights into the importance of early detection of physical and mental health disorders in the workplace. The speakers highlighted that healthy workers are the foundation of productivity and organizational sustainability. It is crucial for organizations to undertake comprehensive risk identification, establish supportive policies, and implement continuous fatigue and wellness programs to ensure that workers remain healthy, safe, and productive. (EAR)