Case Studies
Our case studies demonstrate how Our Sustainability Framework (PDF 1.8KB) and our Sustainable Development Policy (PDF 28KB) direct our approach to community health, environmental protection, the health and safety of our workforce and our commitment to good governance and socio-economic development.
We have recently added some new case studies for the 2009 reporting period and we will continue to provide new case studies throughout the year.
Creative thinking to remove potential health and safety risks
At Escondida's desalinisation plant filters need regular loading with filtrate bed material. A creative approach to loading the filters was required to avoid the risks in working at heights or personnel having to enter, and work in, a confined space.
Creating a safe work environment for the expansion of our gas plant in Pakistan
When BHP Billiton Petroleum began a major expansion of its Zamzama gas plant in Pakistan, it faced the challenge of having a workforce with limited or no experience of construction sites or of effective occupational health and safety processes.
Improving health and safety by recovering acid mist
BHP Billiton's Minera Spence copper mine in Chile has implemented an initiative to improve health and safety factors associated with the electrowinning process.
Using technology to engineer out workplace risk
Using a portable video camera has removed the need to position a person underneath rear dumper haul trucks for rear axle support testing.
Water conservation and water recycling at EKATI
Effective water management at EKATI is driven by continually seeking improvements and intensive monitoring of water use.
