Dozens of students and teachers from SMAN 11 Padang, along with employees of PT Elnusa Petrofin, a subsidiary of PT Elnusa Tbk. (IDX: ELSA), participated in a Blind Spot Hazard Awareness event held at the Multipurpose Hall of PT Pertamina Patra Niaga Integrated Terminal (IT) Teluk Kabung on Wednesday (February 12).
This event, organized as part of PT Elnusa Petrofin’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program on Safety Awareness, aimed to raise understanding about areas that are not visible to vehicle drivers (blind spots) and how to avoid potential accident risks.
Also attending the event were Integrated Terminal Manager Teluk Kabung PT Pertamina Patra Niaga, Mr. Deden Suhermat; Transportation Manager for Operations Area II PT Elnusa Petrofin, Mr. Agus Sofyan; and teacher representatives from SMAN 11 Padang.
A blind spot is defined as an area around a vehicle that cannot be seen by the driver, either through rear-view mirrors or windows. Blind spots are often a cause of traffic accidents, especially for motorcyclists and pedestrians who are unaware of their position within the blind zone of large vehicles such as trucks and buses. Therefore, raising awareness about blind spots is essential for all road users.
During this awareness session, participants received materials on the definition, risk factors, and impacts of blind spots. They also engaged in practical exercises to identify blind spot areas around vehicles and learned preventive measures to avoid accidents. The simulation demonstrated how large vehicles have blind spots that are invisible to drivers and how to safely avoid these areas.
Manager of Corporate Communication & Relations of PT Elnusa Petrofin, Mr. Putiarsa Bagus Wibowo, stated that this activity is part of the National Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Month commemoration, packaged within the CSR Program focusing on traffic safety education.
“Through this awareness activity, we hope students become more vigilant and understand the importance of recognizing blind spots on the road. This may be a small step, but it is highly meaningful in fostering a safer driving culture,” he said.
He further explained that this activity was also conducted simultaneously in 47 operational units of the Company across Indonesia, successfully educating 1,253 people, including women, students, and the general public, in collaboration with the local police as the primary speakers.
With this awareness campaign, it is expected that students will become more conscious of the importance of understanding blind spots, both as drivers and as pedestrians. Traffic safety is a shared responsibility, and increasing awareness about blind spots is a crucial first step toward creating a safer road environment.
