Project Arrive Alive was developed in response to two incidents in 2016 involving haul trucks where microsleeps were factors. The project aims to enhance safety awareness of fatigue through an effective health, safety, and wellness program. Initiatives implemented so far include a usual place of residence declaration, private vehicle travel policies, bus upgrades, fatigue training, a temporary health program using Matecheck, and Fitbit distribution. Future plans include expanding health programs, refresher fatigue training, potential community psychologist support, and financial counseling.

1. Project
Arrive Alive
27th Mechanical Engineering Safety Seminar

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 What is Project Arrive Alive
“Development and implementation of
an effective Health, Safety and
Wellness Program that will enhance
awareness of fatigue and save lives”
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Situations lead to Project Arrive Alive
Two separate Incidents involving Hauls Trucks
occurred in 2016
Micro Sleeps in Haul Trucks

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What Project Arrive Alive
Incident One:
Truck 414 reached top of the main ramp and
turned left heading to the ROM. Operator appears
to have had a micro-sleep and truck has
contacted the windrow.

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What is Project Arrive Alive
Incident 2:
While being operated and travelling down
the main North Ramp into E42 Stage G pit,
truck 431 has run off the haul road and has
climbed the base of batter face before
returning unto the haul road. Operator has
reported afterwards as having had a micro
sleep.

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What is Project Arrive Alive
Incident 2:
From the investigation it became
evident that the operator had
potentially driven for
450m down the
ramp while asleep.

7.  Worker Fatalities Statistics
 As at 23 September 2016 – 125 Australian workers have
been killed at work in 2016
 From the 125 – 4 are from within the Mining Sector
 In 2015 – the Australian Mining Sector had 12 Work-
related Fatalities
 Over the 2003 to 2014 period, 65% of worker fatalities
involved incidents with vehicles. Of the vehicle-related
incidents, almost half (49%) occurred on a public road
 Worker fatalities: involving vehicles on public roads
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 Effects of fatigue
 Fatigue affects the ability to think clearly. As a result, people
who are fatigued are unable to gauge their own level of
impairment.
 Health effects, when the circadian rhythm is disrupted, the
treatment of some medical conditions can be affected eg
Asthma, Depression, Diabetes
 Circadian disruptions affect eating and sleeping habits and
have been linked to Heart Attacks, High Blood Pressure,
Blocked Arteries
 Mental Health - Anxiety and depression can be triggered or
made worse
 Micro Sleeps - People who have micro sleeps are not always
aware when they occur –this can have a significant affect on
safety
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9.  Why – Project Arrive Alive
We are committed to every person, going home safe and
healthy every day.
 Reducing the risks associated with fatigue-related
incidents
 Ensuring – Maximum 14 hours Travel / Work / Travel
 Education sessions for all employees and their families
to understand the dangers of fatigue
 Introduction to fatigue management equipment and
improved methods to identify fatigue
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 What does it mean for the
Employees
 All Employees were required to complete a Usual Place of Residence Form
by choosing one of the options as below.
 □ Local Employee: is a Shift Employee whose Usual Place of Residence
whilst on shift is within a 45 minute (Drive) radius of Cowal Gold Operations.
 □ Local Employee: is a Day Employee (10 hour Day Worker) whose Usual
Place of Residence whilst on roster is within 1:15 hour radius (Drive) of Cowal
Gold Operations.
 □ Non Local Employee: is a Shift Employee whose Usual Place of Residence
whilst on shift is outside the 45 minute radius (Drive) of Cowal Gold Operations.
 □ Non Local Employee: is a Day Employee (10 hour Day Worker) whose
Usual Place of Residence whilst on roster is outside the 1:15 hour radius (Drive)
of Cowal Gold Operations
Declaration of Usual Place of Residence determined employees your right to entitlements
either as a Local or Non Local Employee for the purposes of residing during the Shift /
Roster at Cowal Gold Operations.
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11.  EXAMPLELOCAL WORKER
Type Transport Essential Driver Work Time Travel Time Total Time
Day Bus No 10h:00m 2 x 1h:15m 12h:30m
Day Self Drive Yes (with authorisation) 10h:00m 2 x 1h:15m 12h:30m
Shift Bus No 12h:00m 2 x 1h:00m 14h:00m
Shift Self Drive Yes (with authorisation) 12h:00m 2 x 0h:45m 13h:30m
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12.  EXAMPLE
Non-Local Worker
Type Transport Essential Driver Work Time Travel Time Total Time
Day Bus No 10h:00m 2 x 1h:30m 13h:00m
Day Self Drive Yes (with authorisation) 10h:00m 2 x 1h:15m 12h:30m
Shift Bus No 11h:30m 2 x 1h:15m 14h:00m
Shift Self Drive Not Available
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Initiatives implemented:
 Usual Place of Residence Declaration Form
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Initiatives implemented:
 Usual Place of Residence Declaration Form
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Initiatives implemented:
 Essential Driver Authority and Journey Management Plan
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Initiatives implemented:
 Private Vehicle Travel to and From Site Policy
 Private vehicles are not permitted to travel to and from
Cowal Gold Operations (CGO) unless an Essential Driver
Authority or similar exemption is in place.
 Company provided transport to and from site is to be utilised
where possible. Contractors are also expected to provide
transport for their employees.
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Initiatives implemented :
 Upgrade to Buses – 4x4 custom coach refinements -
passenger comfort, less seats, more space, USB ports
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Initiatives implemented :
 Fatigue Awareness Training booked for Employees –
Sleep Cycles
Stage 2
Stage 3
Stage 1
REM
sleep
Stage 4Stage 3
90 to 120 min.
Stage 2
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Isobel Boylan – Consultant Psychologist

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Initiatives implemented :
 Community Fatigue Awareness Training booked for
Families, Friends and Community Stakeholders
Fatigue is as Dangerous
as Alcohol.
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Initiatives Implemented
A short term health and wellness program rolled out
using Matecheck
A holistic psychological and behavioural approach to
wellbeing.
The program covers:

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Initiatives Implemented:
 Health and Wellness Program to be rolled out
 Supply of Fitbits to all employees to enable participation
in Sleep Monitoring Program Fitbits have the ability to sync
to a computer and mobile
device, which allows for the
user to view their progress
towards a set goal
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Initiatives Implemented:
Through MateCheck we provided psychological
counselling for any employee and family members
Through an agreement with a local medical clinic the
psychologist utilised a spare consultation room
Counselling was also available on site
This service was for 2 ½ days per week
74 people utilised the service over an 18 week period

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Initiatives Implemented:
 Fitbit Dashboard
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Where to from Here
Initiatives yet to be rolled out:
Healthy Business Group – 12 month contract
Health Business physiologist on site 5/2- 4/3 roster
They identified key areas that the program will focus on:
• Sleep & Fatigue
• Musculoskeletal disorders
• Stress / mental health
• Obesity
• Cardiovascular disease
• Diabetes
• Poor nutritican
• Lack of physical exercise
• Smoking cessation
• Alcohol consumption

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Where to from Here
Initiatives yet to be rolled out:
Potential tripartite agreement to sponsor a psychologist for the local community

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Where to from Here
Initiatives yet to be implemented :
Refresher Fatigue Awareness Training for Employees and
Contractors – Isobel Boylan
Stage 2
Stage 3
Stage 1
REM
sleep
Stage 4Stage 3
90 to 120
min.Stage 2

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Where to from Here
Initiatives yet to be implemented :
• Financial Counselling for employees
• White ribbon days