Rio Tinto history
The Pilbara Iron business resulted from the merger of...
Hamersley Iron and Robe River Iron Associates operations
What does SME stand for?
Subject Matter Expert
How often must a HSR undertake refresher training?
Every year
How many months have 28 days?
All of them!
What is the world's most expensive spice by weight?
Saffron
Rio Tinto's company name comes from...
A river in Spain
What does MOC stand for?
Management of change
What does PCBU stand for?
Person conducting business or undertaking
Which country has the longest total coastline in the world?
Canada
What is the only edible food that never spoils?
honey
What year was Rio Tinto established in WA?
1966
What does NIHL stand for?
Noise induced hearing loss
What is the highest level in the hierarchy of controls?
Elimination
What came first? The chicken or the egg?
The egg! - because millions of years ago, a bird similar to a chicken, laid an egg which evolved into a chicken
What is the most popular food dish in the world according to co-pilot?
Pizza
When was the first discovery of major iron ore deposits in the Pilbara by Hamersley Iron (later part of Rio Tinto)
1962
What does MSMS stand for?
Mine Safety Management System
(True or false) A HSR can be removed by a majority of workers in their work group through a written declaration.
True
How many bones does the human body have?
206 Bones, however we are born with 270
How many eggs does the planet go through on a single day?
77.6 Billion eggs
Approximately what percentage of the world's copper was produced by Rio Tinto's Spanish mines around 1900?
About 10%
What does RWDI stand for?
Restricted Work day Injury
What penalty can apply to an individual who fails to comply with a PIN?
Up to $55,000
Which two countries share the longest international land border in the world?
Canada and the United States (8,891 km / 5,525 miles)
What was the first food to be grown in space?
Spring onion