EXPLORING THE SAFE HUMAN MINDSET OF PRODUCTION LEADERS OF A PLATINUM MINE

Authors

  • N.J. Janse van Rensburg Department of Industrial Psychology and People Management, University of Johannesburg
  • E.N. Barkhuizen Department of Human Resource Management, University of Pretoria
  • K.J. Stanz Department of Human Resource Management, University of Pretoria

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.7166/23-1-229

Keywords:

he safety mindset of managers, South African platinum mine, Safe Human Mindset Measuring Instrument (SHMI)

Abstract

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The aim of this research was to determine the safety mindset of managers, shift bosses, and miners as the production leaders in a South African platinum mine. The Safe Human Mindset Measuring Instrument (SHMI) was administered among a purposive selected sample of managers, shift bosses and miners (N=106). Results showed significant differences between managers and miners in terms of relationship credibility, climate, trust, caring support, ownership, physical work environment, and attitude to safety. Significant differences were also found between managers and shift bosses in terms of trust and caring support, and between shift bosses and miners in terms of ownership. Practical implications are discussed and recommendations are made.

AFRIKAANSE OPSOMMING: Die doel van die navorsing was om die houding van bestuurders, skofbestuurders en mynwerkers as produksieleiers in

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Published

2011-11-05

How to Cite

Janse van Rensburg, N., Barkhuizen, E., & Stanz, K. (2011). EXPLORING THE SAFE HUMAN MINDSET OF PRODUCTION LEADERS OF A PLATINUM MINE. The South African Journal of Industrial Engineering, 23(1). https://doi.org/10.7166/23-1-229

Issue

Vol. 23 No. 1 (2012)

Section

Case Studies

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