FIFO: 6 of 10

WA is stopping FIFO workers coming from NSW.
COVID-19

WA stops FIFO from NSW

Move aimed at limiting the spread of COVID-19.

27 March 2020

 BHP has implemented roster systems to support office-based roles essential to business continuity, such as its remote operating centres.
COVID-19

Procedures crystallise in COVID-19 response

Some clarity is starting to emerge on what procedures miners need to implement.

26 March 2020

Moranbah workers social distancing at the airport.
COVID-19

FIFO fears

Claims that FIFO workers fear they are not being properly protected from COVID-19.

26 March 2020

Access to underground workings at the Peak gold mine have been constrained due to shaft issues.
FLEETS

Peak shaft problems investigated

Shaft may be back in action this week.

26 March 2020

Suggestions have been made for mining companies to help smooth the way for their FIFO workers.
COVID-19

FIFO frameworks being finalised

A framework to help clarify WA FIFO arrangements is up for approval.

24 March 2020

 Miners are preparing for a massive curtailment of FIFO in response to COVID-19.
COVID-19

FIFO turbulence expected

Miners expecting FIFO flights to be "massively curtailed".

24 March 2020

Rex is looking at grounding most of its RPT flights.
COVID-19

Rex threatens to bale out of RPT but will keep flying FIFO and freight

Measure to come into effect from April 6 unless federal and state governments underwrite RPT routes.

23 March 2020

The Cobham plane after the July 30 2019 incident.
MANAGEMENT

Checklist fail led to FIFO plane light pole crash

Pilots failed to notice the braking system had insufficient pressure.

31 January 2020

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