Ergonomics in Mining: Participatory Approach in Indonesian Tin Mining

Abstract

This paper presents the investigation of the acceptability and suitability of Participatory Ergonomics (PE) interventions within tin mining companies. The study was conducted by scenario-based-design (SBD) method and questionnaire with participants from small medium enterprises (SMEs) tin companies. Five companies and fifteen participants were involved in this study. The acceptance of participatory ergonomics through SBD study revealed positive in Indonesian tin mining companies The study shows that support from occupational safety and health (OSH) authorities are needed in order to strengthen workers' knowledge in ergonomics and good safety practices and to allow them to implement ergonomics through training and the participatory approach. The results of this study may contribute towards the implementation of PE. As a consequence of improved implementation, tin mining accidents may be reduced.