The Influence of Technology Driven Decision Making on Safety Outcomes in Zimbabwe’s Underground Chrome Mining Sector

Abstract

This paper investigates how technology-based decision systems affect safety results in Zimbabwe's underground chrome mining operations. The research investigates the complex experiences and safety practice perceptions of mine managers and safety officers and frontline workers through distributed questions. The research shows that real-time monitoring systems and data analytics together with other technological tools create better safety culture and improved situational awareness among workers. The participants stated that successful change implementation requires both effective communication and leadership support to build positive attitudes towards technology. The research shows that financial limitations and inadequate training programs act as obstacles to implement technology successfully. The research provides essential knowledge about technology that is safety relationships in mining operations which helps stakeholders make better decisions. The research demonstrates that successful technology implementation requires stakeholder collaboration to establish safety. The journal presents practical recommendations to enhance safety performance in Zimbabwe's underground chrome mining operations through technology driven decision making safety practices in mining operations.