WA government is holding an inquiry into FIFO mental health, which shows the degree of seriousness with which this problem is and ought to be regarded.
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Exercise and start talking: tips to help improve FIFO workers’ mental health
FIFO workers are being urged to implement six simple strategies in order to stay mentally healthy.
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Opening the veil on FIFO mental health
As the number of FIFO miners taking their life rises, the Government is creating an inquiry into stemming the tide of deteriorating mining mental health.
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FIFO suicide comes under parliamentary spotlight in WA
The West Australian parliament has unanimously backed an inquiry into the link between FIFO mining rosters and suicide.
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FIFO worker has died on Barrow Island
A FIFO worker operating on Barrow Island has taken his own life.
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The Fly-in, Fly-out mentality
The approach towards maintaining mental health for FIFO workers has come a long way in recent years, with more attention from the research being conducted to study the effects of extended camp life on the worker. But how long should a worker be away from their family? Australian Mining talks to three professionals who deal with these issues at the coalface, to get their take on the mental safety aspect of FIFO.
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NSW mining supporting mental health in the resources industry
The NSW Minerals Council has released a blueprint for mental health and wellbeing in the mining industry.
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New mining health and safety centre launching
The Newcastle Institute of Energy and Resources (NIER) has launched a new Centre of Resources Health and Safety.
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Mental health issues a cause of concern for Mt Lyell mining community
Following three deaths within six weeks at the Mt Lyell copper mine in Tasmania mental health professionals are concerned the psychological knock on affects will rip a gaping hole through the site’s workers and the local community.
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What miners can learn from the Ashes [op/ed]
Over the last few days we have seen significant press space given to the story of English cricketer Jonathan Trott and his decision to leave the Ashes tour and return to England due to a stress-related illness.
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Fly-in fly-out worth the pain, for some: study
How does FIFO really affect the miners, their families, and the community? Aileen Hoath and Fiona McKenzie investigate.
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Male miners’ mental health claims overblown: research
New research has shown there is no solid data to indicate males in the mining industry experience more mental health issues compared to males in other industries.
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Straight up safety
Candour was the stand out theme at this year’s Australian Mining Safety Conference, with the straightforwardness and honesty of speakers catching many delegates off guard.
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Miners turn blue for depression
Mental health issues in mining have long been overlooked, but in an effort to buck the trend, mining contractor Redpath has joined forces with mental health charity beyondblue to raise industry awareness.
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Fatigue causes more accidents than alcohol: INFOGRAPHIC
Fatigue increases the risk of accidents on mine sites and its management is imperative for both operational safety and employee wellbeing.
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Mining, fly-in, fly-out workers and the risk of suicide
While everyone is aware of the social impacts of FIFO workers, what is the impact that FIFO has on the workers themselves?
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