After a journey of almost 4 years, starting with the Legislative
Assembly Education and Health Standing Committee's final report
on the impact of fly-in, fly-out (FIFO) work
practices on mental health, WorkSafe WA published a code of
practice (Code) entitled "Mentally
healthy workplaces for FIFO workers in the resources and
construction sectors" in April this year.
https://www.commerce.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/atoms/files/fifocode_of_practice.pdf
Background
Government-funded research, released by the Minister for Mental
Health last year, found FIFO workers experience higher levels of
psychological distress than non-FIFO workers. Developed after
extensive public consultation, the Code aims to address hazards and
risk factors in FIFO workplaces and provides guidance on creating
and maintaining a mentally healthy workplace through measures such
as:
