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  • Annual Reports|Case Study
    13 September 2019, 06:30 PM

    New program tackles fatigue at Escondida

    Fatigue risks are especially challenging at our Escondida mine in Chile because of its altitude – the mine is located over 3,000 metres above sea level. Fatigue and drowsiness have been leading contributors to accidents at the mine.

  • Annual Reports|Case Study
    13 September 2019, 06:21 PM

    Towards cleaner, greener and safer mining vehicles

    BHP has a leading role in a program aimed at improving fleet safety and sustainability.

  • Annual Reports
    18 September 2018, 08:38 AM

    Window of opportunity

    During FY2018, BSC’s commitment to the Window of Opportunity (WinOp) project came to an end. The six-year WinOp project commenced in 2013 under a US$25 million agreement with PATH, an international not-for-profit global health organisation. The project focused on integrating maternal and child health services and childhood development interventions in South Africa and Mozambique.

  • Annual Reports|Case Study
    18 September 2018, 08:35 AM

    Supporting mental health in our Petroleum business

    The Petroleum team had a challenging year in FY2018. In August 2017, BHP announced its intention to actively pursue options to exit our Onshore US (Unconventional Petroleum) assets. In the same week, Hurricane Harvey brought record-breaking rainfall that stalled in southeast Texas and caused widespread devastation to the community. Our mental health programs and initiatives supported our response and enabled our people to better navigate the significant challenges.

  • Annual Reports|Case Study
    20 September 2017, 09:30 AM

    Implementing a step change for health

    Exposure-reduction projects that include innovation and the use of new technologies are part of our commitment to reducing potential occupational exposures at our assets.

  • Community
    16 August 2017

    Cerrejón in motion

    The Cerrejón in motion project aims to promote healthy lifestyles for employees, their families and their communities.

  • Community
    16 August 2017

    Minerals Australia mental wellness

    The Minerals Australia mental wellness project was implemented to improve the mental wellness of employees across the region.

  • Community
    16 August 2017

    Diesel particulate matter reduction project

    This project will eliminate the need to wear respirators, which are currently required to protect the health of the underground workforce.

  • Community
    16 August 2017

    Reducing exposure to silica during blasting

    The solution is easy to replicate and improves the work environment.

  • 21 September 2016

    Opportunities Agreements and training initiatives for Saskatchewan First Nations partners

    Since 2012, BHP Billiton Canada has partnered with local First Nations communities to support industry-focused training initiatives and employment.

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