Presented by Anthony Gibbs and Dr Amy Hawkes (Head of Psychology, Sentis) Whats covered? Providing raw materials that are critical to economies around the world while ensuring a safe, productive operation is a delicate balance. In an environment where rising costs, social and geopolitical risks, infrastructure shortages and resource nationalism are common, mining organisations face unique challenges. Join Sentis’ CEO Anthony Gibbs and Head of Psychology Dr Amy Hawkes as they explore the attitudes and behaviours of those working in mining along with challenges and opportunities within the sector to create actionable insights. Throughout this discussion we’ll explore: • Key findings from our newest report representing all frontline and leadership levels from the coal, metal ore and non-metallic minerals subsectors • How the mining industry stacks up against cross-industry benchmarks for safety culture performance • Considerations to improve contractor integration and relationships between the frontline and management • Real life feedback from workers to illustrate day to day challenges • How to take steps to foster a better, safer organisation

1. THE STATE OF
SAFETY CULTURE
IN MINING
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2. Presenter
Anthony Gibbs,
CEO, Sentis

3. Presenter
Dr Amy Hawkes,
Head of Psychology, Sentis

4. To change the lives
of individuals and
organisations for the
better, every day.

5. 1
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4 OPPORTUNITIES
AGENDA UNDERSTANDING THE DATA
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
STRENGTHS

6. UNDERSTANDING
THE DATA

8. UNDERSTANDING THE DATA
Positive
A positive result indicates that the safety climate is contributing favourably to
safety performance and is typical of a positive safety culture.
To receive a positive result, the average must be 6.0 or above on a 7.0-
point scale.
Fair
A fair result indicates that the safety climate is likely detracting from safety
performance and there is room for improvement. Because a fair result does
not meet the cut-off for a positive result, responses in this range are not
considered strengths that contribute favourably to safety performance.
To receive a fair result, the average must be below 6.0 and above 5.0 on
the 7.0-point scale.
Negative
A negative result indicates that the safety climate is hindering safety
performance and detracting from achieving a positive, safe workplace culture.
To receive a negative result, the average must be below 5.0 on the 7.0-
point scale.

9. KEY HIGHLIGHTS

10. Let’s take a quick poll…

11. Mining Sector
Benchmarks

12. Blame
Avoidance
Irresponsible
Complaining
Problem-focused
External Locus of
Control (ELOC)
WHAT DO WE MEAN BY A NEGATIVE SAFETY
CULTURE?

13. Greatest
Strengths

14. What do you think the mining
sector does particularly well in
safety and when building
safety cultures?

15. “A strong belief that we are all in the
same boat, and a willingness to help in
difficult times.”
PERSON

16. “In terms of reporting, if a contractor
has an incident, forget about it,
they’re done.”
CONTRACTOR
RELATIONS

17. Greatest
Opportunities

18. Let’s take a quick poll…

19. PRODUCTION PRESSURE

20. UNDERREPORTING

21. APPROACH TO INCIDENT
INVESTIGATIONS
“Leadership communicates that reporting is learning, but
people still question if they will be disciplined in the case that
they report something.”
“Incident reporting is designed to find fault and not areas of
improvement.”
“People aren’t owning up to their mistakes for fear of
retribution.”

22. “Not visible onsite but smash us all the
time with safety.”
LEADERSHIP

23. Let’s take a quick poll…

24. WELLBEING

25. Get the Data
WELLBEING CONSIDERATIONS
Set a Vision
Get the Basics
(policies & procedures)
Align and
Upskill Leaders
Walk a Day
in the Life

26. The State of Safety Culture in Mining Report
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Culture in Mining report today.
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27. Sentis Safety Culture
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28. Over to you
Q&A

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