We’re working toward safe, inclusive and respectful workplaces for everyone.
Mine Shift Foundation is a non-profit society dedicated to creating a mining industry free of all forms of harassment.
Why we created the DIGGER Training Program
From the Rio Tinto external review of workplace culture (2022) - "The eight-month study saw more than 10,000 people share their experiences, views and insights via an online survey, as well as through more than 100 group listening sessions, 85 confidential individual listening sessions and close to 140 individual written submissions.
The report, which outlines 26 detailed recommendations, will inform work being carried out to improve how the company prevents and responds to discrimination and unacceptable workplace behaviour. Rio Tinto will implement all recommendations from the report, including this key area:
Making it as easy and as safe as possible for all people to call out unacceptable behaviours, highlight issues when they happen and receive support. This includes introducing early intervention options and improving how the company responds to formal complaints in the workplace.
The full report can be viewed here.
Our DIGGER Training Program is a comprehensive resource that equips workers with valuable guidance on bystander intervention strategies and tools to address workplace misconduct and shift workplace culture.
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Our impact in the mining industry
621
have received bystander intervention training
feel empowered to address inappropriate behaviour in the workplace
90%
At Mine Shift, inclusivity is a priority and we strive for the physical and mental well-being of everyone. We're committed to helping mining industry companies and organizations create safe, inclusive, and respectful workspaces.
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We're striving to foster a mining industry free of all forms of harassment.
"MERC is a research institution that provides education and training to the next generation of industry leaders in mineral exploration. During our safety training week, before students and researchers head to the field, we engaged Susan and Julia (Mine Shift) to educate our researchers on harassment in the Exploration and Mining industry and to provide tools that will empower workers to intervene when behaviour is inappropriate. With this knowledge and tools, our graduates will create work environments which are respectful and safe."
Natalie Lafleur-Roy
Administrative & Finance Manager, MERC / Metal Earth
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