The CME's Safe and Respectful Behaviours Working Group has worked on the guidelines with member companies and with the input of independent drug and alcohol experts 360Edge.

The Industry Alcohol Guideline sets out a series of management and education requirements that outline how alcohol consumption is to be treated at accommodation facilities. 

"This guideline represents a significant milestone in our sector's work to be as safe as possible at all times," CME director of policy and advocacy Rob Carruthers said.

"Over the past couple of years, several CME member companies have implemented their own alcohol limits. But it's also very important that there is industry wide guidance that can be used at any operation, driving healthy behaviours that encourage a culture of moderation.

"Events over the past 18 months, including the ongoing Parliamentary Inquiry into sexual harassment against women in the FIFO mining industry have strengthened our resolve to provide safe and inclusive workspaces for all of the sector's 156,000-plus employees.

"This industry guideline is another step in a process that revolves around continual improvement."

The guideline includes the implementation of a four-drink limit for all accommodation residents over a 24-hour period, including takeaway limitations and the prohibition of alcohol served in a form that encourages rapid-consumption - such as shots or double-servings.

Facilities must have availability of non-alcoholic and low and medium-strength alcoholic beverages and ensure availability of food options where alcohol is being served.

The guideline also includes education and the promotion of healthy dietary choices.

The CME will work with its more than 75 member companies over the coming months to roll out the guideline.

"The guideline will take a period of time to achieve broadscale implementation, however it demonstrates a clear industry-wide commitment to raise standards," Carruthers said.

"Some CME member companies have already led the way by adopting the elements of the guideline and those that can practically implement it immediately will do so of course."

CME will also make the guideline available to non-member companies.

"The ultimate aim for the guideline is that it helps WA mining and resources achieve positive safety and inclusion objectives, and we will happily share it and the research behind it with other advocacy groups in the sector," Carruthers said.