CLOUGH TEAM AWARDED CREW OF THE MONTH

Clough’s logistics crew on BHP’s AU$3.6 billion South Flank project were recently awarded ‘Crew of the Month’ for their implementation of a number of initiatives across the site.

Clough was awarded the Ore Handling Plant (OHP) contract last year. The scope includes structural, mechanical, piping, electrical and instrumentation for the OHP
structures.

The Peggies in the logistics team raised funds for the Newman Women’s Shelter. The shelter provides a safe haven for women and children affected by domestic violence. What began as a small idea has grown into a substantial contribution as a significant monetary donation now goes to the shelter on a monthly basis.

In manual handling, the crew engaged in task observations with the Integrated Project Team (IPT) Physio. This has resulted in:
• The identification of heavy and awkward loads
• The implementation of workplace design changes
• Verification checks with HSE and supervision

As part of COVID-19 protocols, the manual handling team also ensured that social distancing in the crib rooms was adhered to and that additional cleaning and sanitising was implemented. Touch points that had the potential to transmit the virus were identified and eliminated. They also achieved same-day receipt and distribution of IPT airfreight and OHP structural steel, and the safe escorting of OHP Modules from staging to site.

The South Flank deposit is located approximately 130km north-west of the town of Newman, and approximately 8km south of the existing BHP Mining Area C operation.