Pengurus atau Pengelola Tempat Kerja (Workplace Manager) in Indonesia

Under Law Number 1 of 1970 on Work Safety Article 1(2). Furthermore, Permenaker Number 5 of 2018 Article 1 point 38. A Pengurus (Workplace Manager) is the person tasked with directly leading a workplace or an independent part of it. While the combined phrase Pengurus atau Pengelola Tempat Kerja was previously defined in Article 1 point 9 of PP 88/2019 (repealed by PP Number 28 of 2024 Article 1170(w)). Both Law Number 17 of 2023. Furthermore, PP 28/2024 continue to use the full term without introducing a new definition.

Where the Definition Sits Today

Because the active definition in Law 1/1970 Article 1(2). Furthermore, Permenaker 5/2018 Article 1 point 38 covers an "independent part" of a workplace. A multi-site organization can have more than one workplace manager across its separate operational locations based on the statutory text.

Why This Role Matters for Occupational Health

Law Number 17 of 2023 Article 99(5) requires both employers and workplace managers (pemberi kerja. Selain itu, Pengurus atau pengelola tempat kerja) to comply with occupational health standards and ensure a healthy work environment. PP 28/2024 Article 241(1) requires both parties to organize occupational health efforts according to standards across all workplaces.

Under Law 1/1970 Article 8, the duty to arrange worker health examinations rests directly on the workplace manager (pengurus). The manager must arrange pre-placement or transfer health assessments (Article 8(1)). Furthermore, Periodic medical examinations for all workers under their leadership with a physician appointed by the business operator (pengusaha). Furthermore, Approved by the labor director (Article 8(2)). In receiving results from these examinations, the workplace manager and employer receive only fitness-to-work outcomes or aggregate de-identified summaries. At the same time, Individual clinical records remain with the worker and medical team.

Distinguishing Pengurus, Pemberi Kerja, and Pengusaha

• Pengurus (Workplace Manager): The person who directly leads the workplace or an independent branch (Law 1/1970 Article 1(2)).
• Pemberi Kerja (Employer): An individual, entrepreneur, legal entity. Alternatively, State institution that employs workers by paying wages or compensation (formerly defined in PP 88/2019 Article 1 point 10).
• Pengusaha (Business Operator): A person or legal entity running a business that utilizes the workplace (Law 1/1970 Article 1(3)).

Legal basis: PP Number 88 of 2019 (repealed) Article 1 points 9-10. PP Number 28 of 2024 Articles 241(1) and 1170(w). Law Number 17 of 2023 Article 99(5). Law Number 1 of 1970 Articles 1(2)-(4) and 8(1)-(2). Permenaker Number 5 of 2018 Article 1 point 38.