Wednesday, August 26, 2009

Study & Findings into the Effects of FIFO Lifestyle


Susan Clifford has investigated the positive and negative aspects of working in the Western Australian mining industry.

More than 200 employees and partners discussed their experiences of 12-hour shifts, night shifts and fly-in/fly-out travelling, and the impact of these working arrangements on their stress levels, lifestyle, relationships and health.

There are about 50,000 mining employees in Western Australia, many working on fly-in/fly-out contracts and demanding work rosters.

The mining industry pays well, but overseas research shows that working conditions can affect the lifestyle and health of miners, their partners and their families.

View report here: http://www.ihs.uwa.edu.au/research/?a=409988