MINING INSIGHTS

GOLDEN RULES TO LIVE BY

Always…

  • Follow procedures. Your safety and the safety of others is your responsibility.

  • Take your time. If you don’t have time to do it right the first time, you don’t have time to do it twice.

  • Report hazards. Don’t assume somebody else has. Know how to action them when you see them.

  • Drink water. Stay hydrated. Drink water like your life depends on it - because it does.

  • Use sun protection. It’s so easy NOT to get sunburnt. Wear sunscreen, SPF lip balm, and use your PPE correctly.

  • Manage your fatigue. Educate yourself on fatigue management and good sleep hygiene.

  • Speak up. If you see something, say something. Or, follow up privately with someone you trust when you feel comfortable.

  • Moisturise. Harsh working conditions, hard water, heat and laborious work will take a toll.

  • Be polite. Say please and thank you. Manners are free.

  • Clean up after yourself. Be courteous to others.

  • Give it a go. Follow the processes, ask for help and challenge yourself.

Never…

  • Take risks or rush tasks. Follow the processes. There are rules for a reason.

  • Ignore hazards. If you see something unsafe, do something about it. Immediately.

  • Use your phone while driving or operating machinery. It’s so easy NOT to touch your phone. Don’t do it, ever.

  • Come to work under the influence. You’re putting your own safety and everyone else’s at risk. Immediate stand down.

  • Work while fatigued. If you’re tired, stop work or take the day off.

  • Use naivety as an excuse. It won’t fly. Education is your responsibility.

  • Be a bully. We’re all adults. Discriminating against others is childish.

  • Harass your co-workers. You’re still an employee in a work environment. Respect personal and professional boundaries.

  • Bring prohibited items. There are no exceptions. Immediate stand down.

  • Miss your flight. The only excuse is an emergency. Plan ahead.

  • Give in to peer pressure. It’s okay to say “no thank you”, or remove yourself from situations.

  • Steal stuff. All-round general life advice. Leave the towels at camp.

  • Screw the crew. We’re not explaining this one.

  • Be afraid to make mistakes. Just make sure to learn from them.