Safety and health

Overview

Every individual, regardless of where they work, who they work for, how they are employed or the tasks they undertake should expect the highest standards of safety.

The MCA recognises this requires continuous effort and leadership.

MCA member companies commit to an approach based on the following principles:

• All fatalities, injuries, harm and occupational illnesses are preventable
• All identified hazards must be eliminated or controlled to minimise harm or the risk of harm
• Harassment, bullying, discrimination, and other unlawful behaviours must be eliminated from the Australian mining industry
• No task is so important that it cannot be done safely and respectfully.

Everyone in the industry has a personal responsibility for the safety, health and wellbeing of themselves and their work mates, as well as contributing to positive and respectful workplaces.

This includes speaking up without fear of retribution when unsafe work practices and unacceptable behaviours occur.

Policy Priorities