Alcohol consumption in the Australian coal mining industry

Considine, Robyn; Wiggers, John; Lewin, Terry J.; James, Carole; Inder, Kerry; Kay‐Lambkin, Frances; Baker, Amanda; Skehan, Jaelea; Perkins, David; Kelly, Brian

doi:10.1136/oemed-2016-103602

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“…Despite our review of the lost-time injury literature, there is a limited number of studies that examined the mental health predictors in the mining workforce and its link to productivity [37][38][39][40][41]. The lack of literature is surprising given the rise of mental health problems in the working population [42] and the intimate relationship between many disease outcomes and mental health and well-being [43,44].…”

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A systematic review of lost-time injuries in the global mining industry

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A systematic review of lost-time injuries in the global mining industry

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Gohar

Casole³

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“…‐ 6 In particular, FIFO (fly in/fly out) and DIDO (drive in/drive out) employment arrangements have become more common in recent years, accompanied by a range of lifestyle stressors, such as motelling (hot‐bedding), compressed rosters, and social isolation 6 , 7 . These arrangements can increase relationship and family strains, 8 , 9 sleep disturbances, 5 , 10 and risky behaviour, such as excessive drinking 2 , 11 . Male predominance in the resource and mining workforce (88%) 12 and their low rates of help‐seeking have motivated research into the risks of mental ill health in the FIFO population 13 …”

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“…6,7 These arrangements can increase relationship and family strains, 8,9 sleep disturbances, 5,10 and risky behaviour, such as excessive drinking. 2,11 Male predominance in the resource and mining workforce (88%) 12 and their low rates of help-seeking have motivated research into the risks of mental ill health in the FIFO population. 13 Several studies have found elevated rates of mental health problems among FIFO workers.…”

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Psychological distress in remote mining and construction workers in Australia

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Miller

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Medical Journal of Australia

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Objectives: To assess the prevalence and correlates of psychological distress in a sample of remote mining and construction workers in Australia. Design, setting: A cross‐sectional, anonymous Wellbeing and Lifestyle Survey at ten mining sites in South Australia and Western Australia, administered at meetings held during 2013–2015. Participants: 1124 employees at remote construction, and open cut and underground mining sites completed the survey. Main outcome measures: General psychological distress (Kessler Psychological Distress Scale, K10) and self‐reported overall mental health status; work, lifestyle and family factors correlated with level of psychological distress. Results: The final sample comprised 1124 workers; 93.5% were men, 63% were aged 25–44 years. 311 respondents (28%) had K10 scores indicating high/very high psychological distress, compared with 10.8% for Australia overall. The most frequently reported stressors were missing special events (86%), relationship problems with partners (68%), financial stress (62%), shift rosters (62%), and social isolation (60%). High psychological distress was significantly more likely in workers aged 25–34 years (v ≥ 55 years: odds ratio [OR], 3.2; P = 0.001) and workers on a 2 weeks on/1 week off roster (v 4 weeks on/1 week off: OR, 2.4; P < 0.001). Workers who were very or extremely stressed by their assigned tasks or job (OR, 6.2; P = 0.004), their current relationship (OR, 8.2; P < 0.001), or their financial situation (OR, 6.0; P < 0.001) were significantly more likely to have high/very high K10 scores than those not stressed by these factors. Workers who reported stress related to stigmatisation of mental health problems were at the greatest risk of high/very high psychological distress (v not stressed: OR, 23.5; P < 0.001). Conclusions: Psychological distress is significantly more prevalent in the remote mining and construction workforce than in the overall Australian population. The factors that contribute to mental ill health in these workers need to be addressed, and the stigma associated with mental health problems reduced.

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“…For example, a study conducted in Chile found that 28.1% of workers in the mining industry participate in hazardous alcohol consumption behavior compared to 21.6% in industry, 18.3% in agriculture, and 6.7% in services occupations . Several studies in Australia have also found that mining industry workers are at significantly higher risk for heavy alcohol consumption and short‐term alcohol‐related harm when compared with workers in other industries . Furthermore, a systematic review assessed the influence of living in proximity to mining in high‐income countries and found that mining may contribute to work‐family conflict .…”

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“…27 Several studies in Australia have also found that mining industry workers are at significantly higher risk for heavy alcohol consumption and short-term alcohol-related harm when compared with workers in other industries. 28,29 Furthermore, a systematic review assessed the influence of living in proximity to mining in high-income countries and found that mining may contribute to work-family conflict. 30 However, the direct effects on youth risk behaviors were not assessed in any of the studies reviewed.…”

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