Beyond the surface: a perspective on the psychosocial dimensions in mining operations in Indonesia

The mining industry still faces high accident rates among heavy vehicle operators, despite advancements in safety technologies and regulations. Fatigue is one of the most common issues faced by heavy vehicle operators. Fatigue has become a critical concern that significantly impacts occupational safety and productivity. Physical and psychosocial factors are frequently linked to the cause of fatigue. However, despite the implementation of various preventive measures, there has been little further investigation into psychosocial factors, including work-related burnout caused by long working hours and the need to adhere to rest regulations, which have not been prioritized. Implementing preventive measures is essential to improving the safety and well-being of heavy vehicle operators in the mining industry. This perspective explores how there are still many psychosocial issues that have not been addressed. © The Authors, published by EDP Sciences. This is an open access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/).