Case studies
Rewiring our mine teams
The Moab Khotsong operation, an ultra-deep mine, is undergoing a significant transformation aimed at fostering a proactive safety culture. This initiative is part of Harmony’s broader Thibakotsi Journey, focusing on behavioural and cultural changes to enhance safety. The mine’s challenging geology and seismic activity, coupled with its large workforce, makes this transformation crucial. The mine achieved 3.8 million loss-of-life-free shifts and marked over 60 consecutive white flag days, a notable achievement.
The transformation journey at Moab Khotsong was inspired by the need to address humanistic factors contributing to accidents. To address this, we started the rewiring crews programme in August 2022 with the goal of achieving zero harm, fostering a proactive and accountable workforce, enabling mine-wide safety ownership and consistently delivering on safety commitments. The programme focuses on team dynamics rather than individual assessments. It aims to unite teams, including line supervisors, by addressing differences and fostering strong relationships. Industrial therapists assist teams in strengthening individual and collective capabilities. Management involvement is crucial to drive the success of this programme.
How we are rewiring crews
1.
Analyse team performance indicators to identify the teams that need rewiring (based on poor compliance with physical workplace conditions and production performance).
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Schedule training sessions and inform relevant departments.
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Conduct four training sessions where teams engage with facilitators to address challenges and develop commitments.
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Teams present their findings and suggestions to management
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Management conducts consistent visits to monitor performance and support teams.
Eight teams
have completed the rewiring process
The re-wiring programme has been integrated into our Thibakotsi Team Training to ensure sustainability and reach across all teams