Whitehaven coal
Safer work for greater wellbeing
Everything we do is meaningful and positively impactful – but it’s only made possible if we protect the safety and wellbeing of our people, workplaces and the communities we’re a part of.
Our health and safety initiatives are leading to better safer outcomes year-on-year. In FY24, we reduced our TRIFR by 30% – which reflects our risk-based focus on proactively identifying and preventing hazards that could lead to serious injuries. From in-depth reporting to effective leadership coaching, we strive to make sure every person who’s a part of Whitehaven goes home safely at the end of the work day.
Maximising mental fitness
Looking out for mental wellbeing is just as integral to a safe workplace as reducing physical risks. We have a number initiatives in place to help our team feel their best – including partnering with not-for-profit Gotcha4Life Foundation to encourage open conversations, connection and early intervention for mental health. Our teams can also access services like our Complete Miner program and Employee Assistance Program if they need some extra support for their mental wellbeing at any time.
You can find the latest information on our management and performance in health, safety, and wellbeing in our Sustainability Report 2024 .
Safety performance highlights1
3.3
TRIFR2
FY23: 4.7
4.3
near miss frequency rate3
FY23: 7.3
Zero
fatalities
FY23: Zero
1,464
hazards with potential to cause a serious injury identified
FY23: 622
~22,800
in-field safety
leadership activities
FY23: >12,000
1. Excludes Queensland Blackwater and Daunia mines, except for fatalities.
2. Total recordable injury frequency rate per million hours worked for employees, contractors and visitors. See page 56 footnote 3 of Sustainability Report for full definition.
3. The sum of near miss events per million hours worked for employees, contractors and visitors. See page 56 footnote 4 of Sustainability Report for full definition.
*Our June quarter TRIFR for our Queensland operations post-acquisition was 6.6, with safety results to be consolidated from FY25.
Contractor Safety Management System
If you’re a contractor who performs works on a Whitehaven Coal site, access this website to apply for Whitehaven work site cards for your employees.