- 24/7 hotline upgraded to stamp out unacceptable behaviour in resources sector
- Respect in Mining pilot launched today to create safer workplaces for women
- 12-month pilot delivered in partnership with mining company Gold Fields Australia
The Cook Government has today launched two programs as part of a strategy to create safer workplaces and drive cultural change within Western Australia's resources sector.
The SPEAK UP, REPORT IT campaign will reinforce the message that harassment and bullying in the resources sector is unacceptable.
SPEAK UP, REPORT IT will remind senior executives, mine operators and workers of their responsibility to report workplace sexual harassment and other inappropriate behaviours towards women to WorkSafe.
The campaign is one of many actions the Cook Government is taking to help tackle workplace sexual harassment, in response to recommendations from the Parliamentary Inquiry into the fly-in, fly-out mining industry.
WorkSafe WA's 24/7 hotline, where callers can remain anonymous, has also been bolstered for victims and bystanders of workplace harassment or bullying.
The number, 1800 678 198, is also used for reporting other mines safety incidents to WorkSafe WA.
Two additional staff have been employed to triage incoming calls and WorkSafe has delivered specialised training to ensure the service is provided in a trauma-informed manner.
The hotline and campaign forms part of the Government's Mental Awareness, Respect and Safety program that boosts responses to mental health, workplace culture and mine safety.
