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Monadelphous sets up flexible FIFO arrangements
Monadelphous plans to provide voluntary fly-in, fly-out (FIFO) rosters for its workforce.
April 8, 2021 0 comment
Ok Tedi suspends operations, international flights
Ok Tedi Mining has halted its copper-gold-silver mine operations in Papua New Guinea (PNG) due to a surge in COVID-19 cases in the country.
March 16, 2021 0 comment
Women in resources report greater inclusion
An Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy survey for women in resources has found that on-site experience has improved this year compared with 2020.
March 15, 2021 0 comment
FIFO workers celebrate Christmas with families at site
Fortescue Metals Group and Mineral Resources helped their fly-in, fly-out (FIFO) workers get in the Christmas spirit last month by flying their families to site for the day.
January 4, 2021 0 comment
Self-quarantine unneeded for ‘very low risk’ WA travellers
Western Australia has introduced a controlled interstate border regime as it opens up the state to Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, Northern Territory and the Australian Capital Territory.
November 2, 2020 0 comment
Newcrest credits BARS program for enhanced aircraft safety
Newcrest Mining has improved its aviation risk management thanks to the basic aviation risk standard (BARS) program by Flight Safety Foundation.
September 14, 2020 0 comment
Removing FIFO requirements with Digital Twinning
Digital Twinning Australia’s virtual solutions for the mining industry are reducing the need for fly-in, fly-out travel, allowing workers to spend more time with their families.
August 31, 2020 0 comment
Mining flights see dramatic decrease in accidents
The Flight Safety Foundation has helped to reduce the risk of aircraft accidents in the global onshore resources sector, with contract aviation accidents already on a downward trend.
August 5, 2020 0 comment
FIFO relocation sets up unintended effect of mental wellness
Fly-in, fly-out (FIFO) workers from the eastern states are being encouraged to permanently move to Western Australia, which could result in mental health improvements.
June 12, 2020 0 comment
Fortescue flags return to normal rosters with additional screening
Fortescue Metals Group is set to reverse the changes made on its operational rosters due to COVID-19, while introducing additional screening measures and testing for workers.
May 28, 2020 0 comment
BMA limits FIFO workers according to criticality
BHP Mitsubishi Alliance (BMA) has tightened its travel restrictions for mining employees following the Queensland Government’s latest measure on border controls.
April 2, 2020 0 comment
Mining sector to adopt rigorous COVID-19 protocols despite job lift
The resources industry is set to execute national coronavirus protocols to protect jobs and employees from the threats of the pandemic.
March 30, 2020 0 comment
FIFO workers safe after plane overruns Newman runway
A plane carrying FIFO workers has overshot the runway in Newman Airport, Western Australia upon completing its journey from Perth.
January 13, 2020 0 comment
Western Australia hosts Mines Safety Roadshow
The Mines Safety Roadshow, which focusses on promoting on-site risk awareness at mine sites, is again taking place across Western Australia this month.
October 2, 2019 0 comment
Eight more QLD projects get 100% FIFO ban
The Queensland Government has put a ban on eight more large resource projects to employ a fully fly-in, fly-out (FIFO) workforce, taking the number of projects affected by this ruling to 69.
July 29, 2019 0 comment
Western Australia to receive new FIFO mental health code
In an Australian first, the Western Australian Government has launched a code of practice that focuses on promoting and maintaining mentally healthy workplaces for fly-in, fly-out workers in the resources sector.
April 5, 2019 0 comment
Soft tissue health a top priority for reducing LTIs
A physical trainer, noted for helping FIFO workers with fitness and weight reduction plans, believes soft tissue health is the “key focus” to reducing total recorded injury frequency rates (TRIFR) among miners in Western Australia. Cam Wild, director of FIFO-focused Fifo Fit, said poor soft tissue health and excessive weight were being overlooked in risk assessments. Wild cited government statistics that found … Continue reading Soft tissue health a top priority for reducing LTIs
January 21, 2019 0 comment
Automation to bring great benefits to employment
The benefits of mine digitisation on the workforce are more positive than some people might have realised, considering the removal of work conditions associated with fly-in fly-out (FIFO) work.
January 14, 2019 0 comment
Bullying, burnout in line for change among FIFO workers
Rates of psychological distress, workplace bullying and burnout were found significantly higher among fly-in fly-out (FIFO) workers than their non-FIFO counterparts, one of Australia’s most comprehensive FIFO research studies has shown.
December 10, 2018 0 comment
WA Government revises code of practice to protect health of FIFO workers
The McGowan government has released an updated draft code of practice to help create mentally healthy workplaces for fly-in fly-out (FIFO) mine workers in Western Australia.
August 27, 2018 0 comment