‘The canary in the coal mine’: A multi-level analysis of the role of hope in managing safety performance of underground miners

Coal mining is one of the most dangerous occupations in China despite the enforcement of stringent industry regulations and investments in modern safety equipment. In recent years, the majority of accidents in coal mining have been attributed to human errors. This study offers new insights into combatting coal mining accidents by focusing on ‘soft’ human factors from the perspective of coal miners. We draw from positive psychology to argue that...