Pelders, JodiSchutte, S2021-04-062021-04-062021-02Pelders, J. & Schutte, S. 2021. Worker inclusion in equipment development processes in the modernizing minerals sector in South Africa. <i>Journal of the Southern African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, 121(2).</i> http://hdl.handle.net/10204/119362225-62532411-9717http://dx.doi.org/10.17159/2411-9717/1279/2021https://www.saimm.co.za/journal-papers/details/1/6829http://hdl.handle.net/10204/11936Worker participation in equipment development can result in improved user acceptance and product quality. This paper focuses on worker engagement in equipment development processes in the South African minerals sector. Qualitative data was gathered during interviews with original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and industry experts. A lack of inclusion in equipment design from workers from all organizational levels in mines was reported. Meanwhile, the historical context and workplace culture of the mining industry (including leadership, trust, training, performance, and remuneration factors) were evident barriers to the implementation of new technology. Worker engagement processes should include securing management commitment, creating multidisciplinary teams, effective facilitation, shared understanding of needs, training and development, and iterative design. Human-centred design approaches and independent platforms for engagement on equipment design requirements are recommended.FulltextenErgonomicsHuman-centered designModernizationOriginal equipment manufacturersArticlePelders, J., & Schutte, S. (2021). Worker inclusion in equipment development processes in the modernizing minerals sector in South Africa. <i>Journal of the Southern African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, 121(2)</i>, http://hdl.handle.net/10204/11936Pelders, Jodi, and S Schutte "Worker inclusion in equipment development processes in the modernizing minerals sector in South Africa." <i>Journal of the Southern African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, 121(2)</i> (2021) http://hdl.handle.net/10204/11936Pelders J, Schutte S. Worker inclusion in equipment development processes in the modernizing minerals sector in South Africa. Journal of the Southern African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, 121(2). 2021; http://hdl.handle.net/10204/11936.TY - Article AU - Pelders, Jodi AU - Schutte, S AB - Worker participation in equipment development can result in improved user acceptance and product quality. This paper focuses on worker engagement in equipment development processes in the South African minerals sector. Qualitative data was gathered during interviews with original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and industry experts. A lack of inclusion in equipment design from workers from all organizational levels in mines was reported. Meanwhile, the historical context and workplace culture of the mining industry (including leadership, trust, training, performance, and remuneration factors) were evident barriers to the implementation of new technology. Worker engagement processes should include securing management commitment, creating multidisciplinary teams, effective facilitation, shared understanding of needs, training and development, and iterative design. Human-centred design approaches and independent platforms for engagement on equipment design requirements are recommended. DA - 2021-02 DB - ResearchSpace DO - 10.17159/2411-9717/1279/2021 DP - CSIR J1 - Journal of the Southern African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, 121(2) KW - Ergonomics KW - Human-centered design KW - Modernization KW - Original equipment manufacturers LK - https://researchspace.csir.co.za PY - 2021 SM - 2225-6253 SM - 2411-9717 T1 - Worker inclusion in equipment development processes in the modernizing minerals sector in South Africa TI - Worker inclusion in equipment development processes in the modernizing minerals sector in South Africa UR - http://hdl.handle.net/10204/11936 ER -24458