The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a severe-heatwave warning for large swathes of Western Australia from 18 to 21 January, with inland temperatures tipped to exceed 45 °C and Perth expecting multiple 40 °C days. (visahq.com)
Extreme heat raises duty-of-care stakes for companies operating FIFO rosters. Airlines may impose runway-temperature limits that force weight restrictions or schedule changes at Perth, Geraldton and remote strips, delaying crew change-overs for resources projects. Asphalt softening and heightened bush-fire risk could also close highways linking mine sites to accommodation camps.
For global mobility coordinators arranging short-term assignments or urgent crew rotations, VisaHQ can streamline the visa and travel-document process while also providing up-to-date entry requirements and safety advisories for Australia. Their online portal (https://www.visahq.com/australia/) lets corporate travel teams track application status in real time, freeing them to focus on heatwave contingencies rather than paperwork.
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Mobility managers are urged to circulate heat-safety guidance, secure additional potable-water supplies and confirm that site accommodation has backup power for air-conditioning. The Western Australian Health Department recommends rescheduling non-essential outdoor work and ensuring evacuation plans are ready if fires threaten.
International assignees unfamiliar with Australian summers should be briefed on dehydration risks and encouraged to download the “Emergency WA” app for real-time alerts. Corporates are also advised to build extra lay-over time into itineraries through Perth in case of tarmac holds.
Although the heatwave is forecast to ease mid-week, meteorologists warn that similar extremes could return later in the month, making long-term contingency planning essential.
Extreme heat raises duty-of-care stakes for companies operating FIFO rosters. Airlines may impose runway-temperature limits that force weight restrictions or schedule changes at Perth, Geraldton and remote strips, delaying crew change-overs for resources projects. Asphalt softening and heightened bush-fire risk could also close highways linking mine sites to accommodation camps.
For global mobility coordinators arranging short-term assignments or urgent crew rotations, VisaHQ can streamline the visa and travel-document process while also providing up-to-date entry requirements and safety advisories for Australia. Their online portal (https://www.visahq.com/australia/) lets corporate travel teams track application status in real time, freeing them to focus on heatwave contingencies rather than paperwork.
Mobility managers are urged to circulate heat-safety guidance, secure additional potable-water supplies and confirm that site accommodation has backup power for air-conditioning. The Western Australian Health Department recommends rescheduling non-essential outdoor work and ensuring evacuation plans are ready if fires threaten.
International assignees unfamiliar with Australian summers should be briefed on dehydration risks and encouraged to download the “Emergency WA” app for real-time alerts. Corporates are also advised to build extra lay-over time into itineraries through Perth in case of tarmac holds.
Although the heatwave is forecast to ease mid-week, meteorologists warn that similar extremes could return later in the month, making long-term contingency planning essential.
