Case Studies

The following case studies are examples of issues, initiatives, projects and programs across the Group that highlight some of the health opportunities and challenges faced by our operations. Case studies are also on safe workplaces, environmental commitment, social responsibility, our people and our socio-economic contributions.

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Fit For Work/Fit For Life

We continue to promote our Fit for Work/Fit for Life program at operations. Examples include: a Musculo-Skeletal Injury Prevention Program to promote sport and fitness (Cerro Matoso, Colombia); a Functional Capacity Evaluation program to detect current and future employee health risks (Yalubu Refinery, Australia); and a pilot fitness program for Emergency Response Teams (Mt Arthur Coal, Australia).

'A Day In The Life Of A BMS Shift Worker' - A Fatigue Awareness Video

A video program about shift work has been produced to raise awareness of the health risks of fatigue at our Aluminium operation in Suriname.

Providing Clean Drinking Water To Remote Communities

Following a successful pilot project in 2004, a total of 120 water pumps have been installed in 87 remote villages in the Dadu District surrounding the Zamzama Gas Plant in Pakistan, providing sweet drinking water to over 10,000 people in the region.

Managing Noise Exposure

A Company-wide noise survey has resulted in various projects to eliminate or minimise noise exposure. For example, a digital real-time noise display has been installed to increase awarness in the maintenance workshop at our Khutala Colliery in South Africa.

HIV Treatment And Management Programs In Southern Africa

We are contributing US$2 million cornerstone funding for clinical trials to test a potential new vaccine for the treatment of HIV in southern Africa. Our Mozal operation in Mozambique has embarked on an HIV management program for employees, spouses and contractors.

Smelter Ventilation Project At Olympic Dam Management Of The Inhalation Of Polonium-210

Engineering projects are achieving substantial reductions in occupational exposure to radiation at our Olympic Dam copper/uranium mine in South Australia.