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.
Illawarra Coal Makes Sydney's Largest Volume Reduction In Water Use
Sydney Water recognised the achievements of BHP Billiton's Illawarra Coal in dramatically reducing demand for drinking quality water. In presenting Illawarra Coal with the Largest Volume Reduction Award, Sydney Water stated that 'The Appin Mine reduced its water consumption by an outstanding 660 kilolitres per day - achieving the largest reduction in water use for 2006/07' among Sydney's 1.7 million homes and businesses.
Innovation To Improve Safety When Replacing Dragline Ropes
Replacing the uncontrolled movement of a 300 kilogram steel weight with the controlled movement of a jack, has made wedge removal safer a more controlled exercise.
Applying Technology To Make Handling Molten Metal Safer And More Efficient
A remotely controlled robot, now used at our Kalgoorlie Nickel Smelter has removed personnel from a potentially hazardous environment.
BHP Billiton Encourages New Standards For Indigenous Development Opportunities In Australia
In September 2007, BHP Billiton awarded Ngarda Civil & Mining Pty Ltd a landmark five-year $300 million-plus contract to manage and operate the Yarrie iron ore mine. Ngarda began operating the Yarrie mine in April 2008.
Making Health And Safety Data Easier To Understand
Raising employee and contractor awareness of potentially hazardous agents in a workplace is critical in moving toward BHP Billiton's aim for Zero Harm work environments. Exposure maps are an effective way to alert personnel to the presence of potentially hazardous substances such as noise, dust, gases and fibres.
