The CFMMEU says the death of Port Hedland grandfather Jody Byrne highlights growing safety concerns on the ground in the Pilbara.
abc.net.au/news/bhp-death-port-hedland-union-calls-for-workplace-safety-reform/101952040The union representing rail workers in WA's mining industry has called for change after the death of Port Hedland grandfather Jody Byrne at a BHP site in the Pilbara.
Construction, Forestry, Maritime, Mining and Energy Union rail organiser Warren Johncock said there were growing safety concerns among on-ground staff in Port Hedland."It's been said for a long time that what happened on Tuesday may well be the start of an increase in incidents, unwanted incidents, because of people not being given the proper time to embed their training," Mr Johncock said.
"If you do question those decisions, not every time but a lot of the time, you're deemed as not being a team player, and it'll cost you financially when it comes around to the bonus time." "We suspended operations for 24 hours for colleagues across [BHP's WA iron ore operations] to come together, support each other, reflect, and refocus on safety," the spokesperson said.
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