INTEGRATED SAFETY SUPPORT

TECHNOLOGICAL TOOLS ASSIST A NEW SAFETY AND QUALITY INITIATIVE

Our PHI International Team has announced a new wellbeing initiative, where we have teamed up with integrated safety support (ISS), a workplace performance and fatigue management company, to provide all employees with access to Eclipse, a suite of online resources aimed at supporting PHI staff's mental health and wellbeing.

The resources have been introduced as part of PHI’s Fifth Pillar of Safety, focusing on the human aspect of safety and in recognition of the impact that the pandemic has had on everyone as a lot of the team have faced travel restrictions, the introduction of quarantine requirements, lockdowns and working from home.

The resources cover a range of topics such as sleep, occupational alertness, fatigue management and workforce productivity. They also include several targeted training courses and smartphone apps, meaning any PHI employee can access the resources anywhere and at any time.

While safety has always been at the forefront of our flying operations, we recognise the impact the pandemic has had on fatigue and that this can affect every role in the business, from those in the field, on base, at head office or working from home. Eclipse will be offered to every PHI International employee, representing an increased focus on health and wellbeing across our business.

EXAMPLE OF FATIGUE/ALERTNESS TEST USING ECLIPSE

EXAMPLE OF ECLIPSE PHONE APPLICATION

PHI International Safety and Quality Director, Rob Cavers, said, “The ongoing pandemic is causing many of us to feel more physically and emotionally tired, so it’s important we support the mental, social and physiological wellbeing of our people.”

Rob is encouraging all employees to give the new resources a try saying, “Safety has always been paramount at PHI, and we know the impact fatigue and stress can have on our people. Embracing the safest behaviours and practices through addressing health and wellbeing concerns is a huge priority for us.”

PHI International’s Human Resource Director, Lenore Richter, understands that the pandemic has created a lot of uncertainty and extra pressure, stating, “Our team has gone the extra mile during the pandemic, and we acknowledge it’s been a stressful time for many.”

Lenore has noted the importance of looking after mental health just as you would physical health saying, “the safety of our people is our number one priority, and a core part of this is our team’s mental health and wellbeing. We want to ensure everyone is equipped with the skills to adapt and manage challenging situations and we see these resources as being a great tool for everyone.”