Benefits of a Health Mining Workforce 

 

The benefits of a healthy, supported workforce are well-researched. They include lower absenteeism, decreased presenteeism, increased productivity, happier employees, improved engagement, lower turnover and greater employee satisfaction. All are positive outcomes for the introduction of a wellbeing program.

 

What might a healthy mining workforce program look like?

As one article from Forbes states, a wellness program needs to recognise all aspects of an employee’s health and wellbeing.

“To be successful, workplace wellness programs must take a holistic approach to wellness. This means your program needs to recognize all areas of your employees’ health and wellbeing, including physical, financial, emotional and social wellness. Be sure to provide education and resources that cover all aspects of health and wellness." what other organisations, sites and business are implementing.

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Who Should Attend?

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• Safety practitioners

• Mine management

• Mine health and safety officials

• Engineering managers

• Underground production supervisors

• Surface production supervisors

• Environmental scientists

• Operations manager

• Processing manager

• Contractors (mining)

• Including mining consultants, suppliers & manufacturers

• Energy and Water solving projects

• Unions, Academics and students.