FIKES Online News - The Public Health Study Program, FIKES, UIN Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta, held a 2025 Occupational Health and Safety (K3) Professional Development Seminar with the theme "BASE: Building Community Safety through Preparedness Intention in Social Conflict." The event was held online on November 18, 2025, and was attended by approximately 580 participants from various community groups.

The seminar aimed to increase public awareness of self-protection intentions during riots and disseminate research findings from the 2022 K3 student cohort. The event opened with remarks from the Chief Executive, Muhammad Hisyam Aqil, along with representatives from the FIKES Dean, Dr. Nurmeilis, M.Sc., Apt., and the Head of the Public Health Study Program, Dr. Raihana Nadra Alkaff.

In the keynote speech, Dr. Winarto, MARS, emphasized the importance of mental and physical preparedness for the community in facing potential social unrest, which is increasing due to economic inequality. He emphasized that self-protection education is a crucial step in minimizing the risk of injury in uncontrolled situations.

The next session featured a presentation of research findings by the Semprof K3 research team, consisting of Nurul Ahfiani and Humaira Putri Shabirah. The study, titled "Factors Associated with Self-Protection Intentions During Riots in the Greater Jakarta Community in 2025," revealed quite alarming findings. Based on the data analyzed, 54.8 percent of respondents had low self-protection intentions when faced with a riot. Respondents tended to be unwilling to follow safety point instructions, failed to protect vital body parts such as the head, face, and chest, and were less aware of the importance of avoiding crowds that could lead to crushing. These findings indicate that community preparedness is still far from ideal, especially in the face of unstable social conditions.

Following the research dissemination session, the seminar continued with presentations from three speakers. The first presentation was delivered by Ns. Eni Nuraini Agustini, S.Kep., M.Sc., Ph.D., who discussed psychological, social, and K3 factors that influence a person's intention to protect themselves. He explained how human responses to threats stem not only from biological instincts but are also influenced by experience, risk perception, emotional states, and social norms. Brain structures such as the hypothalamus, hippocampus, and amygdala play a crucial role in determining a person's automatic response, while factors such as past experience and self-confidence determine how quickly an individual can take protective action.

The second presentation was delivered by Ujang Dede Lasmana, S.K.M., M.Kes., M.Si., who focused on first aid techniques for self-restraint during riots. He highlighted the changing patterns of riots in Indonesia, which are now heavily influenced by social media. Unlike riots of decades past, which had a clear field command structure, today's riots often occur spontaneously and massively without identifiable leaders. This makes field dynamics difficult to predict and increases the risk of casualties, especially because people lack the basic skills to survive in dangerous situations.

The third presentation was delivered by Panji Arum Bismantoko, S.T., M.M., who outlined evacuation techniques and personal risk management in riot situations. He explained how to identify danger points, make quick decisions in crowds, and appropriate evacuation strategies for crowd dynamics. All three presentations received a very positive response from participants, as evidenced by the interactive discussion session, which reflected the participants' high enthusiasm for public safety issues.

At the end of the event, participants took a post-test and evaluation. The difference in pre- and post-test scores was explained not as a decrease in understanding, but rather due to the different number of participants filling out the form. The majority of participants felt they gained new insights regarding self-protection strategies, crowd dynamics, psychological factors in decision-making, and real-life case studies.

Many participants suggested that the next seminar be held offline so that safety simulations and demonstrations could be delivered more effectively. Overall, the 2025 Occupational Safety and Health Professional Development Seminar was deemed successful in providing relevant public education amidst the increasing potential for social conflict. This activity is expected to strengthen safety culture and serve as a basis for more comprehensive research and follow-up seminars. (Semprof K3)