For those that work at the mines.
#16
Re: For those that work at the mines.
Well, they drug test as part of OH&S so I wouldnt imagine there are many drugs up there; but drinking and fighting yep probably.
I am told the biggest health issue up in the mines is obesity.... and my company is going to help that out by supplying 30 channels of Foxtel and high speed internet which means that muggins is going to be doing some FIFO
I am told the biggest health issue up in the mines is obesity.... and my company is going to help that out by supplying 30 channels of Foxtel and high speed internet which means that muggins is going to be doing some FIFO
#17
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Re: For those that work at the mines.
Well, they drug test as part of OH&S so I wouldnt imagine there are many drugs up there; but drinking and fighting yep probably.
I am told the biggest health issue up in the mines is obesity.... and my company is going to help that out by supplying 30 channels of Foxtel and high speed internet which means that muggins is going to be doing some FIFO
I am told the biggest health issue up in the mines is obesity.... and my company is going to help that out by supplying 30 channels of Foxtel and high speed internet which means that muggins is going to be doing some FIFO
Facilities offered can be great with good food, Sat TV, gyms, swimming pools etc and internet although getting comms to these places is fun.
A few places have strict sexual harassment rules in place with segregation of sleeping facilities.
Next year I should be going on a tour of Pilbara sites which should be fun. Lihir is the one I want to avoid. A lot of sulphur and the mine is in an active volcano.
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#19
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You won't find Lihir in the Pilbara - it's in Papua New Guinea. And there aren't any active volcanoes on mainland Australia.
#20
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PNG ................ definitely not for the feint hearted I survived 10 years on Bougainville ............. but the good days like that are long gone nowadays.
#21
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It is a mine run by an Australian company with a lot FIFO from Australia especially Cairns. We supply the place. It is an option for those wanting to live in Australia and FIFO there.
#22
Re: For those that work at the mines.
As most work long hours there is little drinking until the day off. They then go wild on the grog.
Facilities offered can be great with good food, Sat TV, gyms, swimming pools etc and internet although getting comms to these places is fun.
A few places have strict sexual harassment rules in place with segregation of sleeping facilities.
Next year I should be going on a tour of Pilbara sites which should be fun. Lihir is the one I want to avoid. A lot of sulphur and the mine is in an active volcano.
Facilities offered can be great with good food, Sat TV, gyms, swimming pools etc and internet although getting comms to these places is fun.
A few places have strict sexual harassment rules in place with segregation of sleeping facilities.
Next year I should be going on a tour of Pilbara sites which should be fun. Lihir is the one I want to avoid. A lot of sulphur and the mine is in an active volcano.
What do the "others" have if only a few have sexual harassment policies.
#23
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Re: For those that work at the mines.
Iv heard that drinking drugs and fighting is common place, and if it was on the camps as a FIFO position surely those on days off should go home, yes there is testing in place but what happens to them if found drunk or high, they get told to sober up and go home for the day.
What do the "others" have if only a few have sexual harassment policies.
What do the "others" have if only a few have sexual harassment policies.
The strictness of enforcement depends on the company. Some are zero tolerant whilst others are not. I recommend anyone enquire about H&S when being interviewed.
The company I work with operates in highly dangerous environments and safety non-compliance is always dealt with. That culture is enforced company wide with no exceptions, including the offices.
#24
Re: For those that work at the mines.
There are a lot of sites that have FIFOs but the camps are near a town with a pub. Work days can have a struct alcohol limit but if they have a day off then the worker has 24 hours to get it out of his system.
The strictness of enforcement depends on the company. Some are zero tolerant whilst others are not. I recommend anyone enquire about H&S when being interviewed.
The company I work with operates in highly dangerous environments and safety non-compliance is always dealt with. That culture is enforced company wide with no exceptions, including the offices.
The strictness of enforcement depends on the company. Some are zero tolerant whilst others are not. I recommend anyone enquire about H&S when being interviewed.
The company I work with operates in highly dangerous environments and safety non-compliance is always dealt with. That culture is enforced company wide with no exceptions, including the offices.
Would you be comfortable with your wife working there on a FIFO role ???
#25
Joined: Jun 2006
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Re: For those that work at the mines.
At the site I know yes. There is razor wire between the male and female dongers and rules are strictly enforced. It depends on the company and that company's culture.