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Canada continues to set the standard for the rest of the world when it comes to operating safely in mining and exploration. By understanding the risks and acting to provide appropriate training and education for workers, companies can improve the health and safety conditions for their employees.

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Greenhills wins Canadian mine safety award

Greenhills wins Canadian mine safety award

Teck Coal's Greenhill Operations of Elkford, B.C. was awarded the John T. Ryan Safety Trophy. The Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petrol

News • Keith Powell •
Safety award for Boart Longyear

Safety award for Boart Longyear

Michael Layton (l) and Jim Nelson (r) of Boart Longyear with the SMA Safety Award. — Photo courtesy Boart Longyear Boart Longyear, the world’s leadin

News • Kevin Miller •
Canadian Dewatering L.P. provides full-service fluid-management services

Canadian Dewatering L.P. provides full-service fluid-management services

1 of 3HDPE Fusing for Mine Dewatering Project. — Photo courtesy Canadian Dewatering2 of 3Vertical Pump Installation for Continual Mine Dewatering. —

Curated • Jessica Kirby •
Teck’s Coal Mountain surface mine rescue team wins

Teck’s Coal Mountain surface mine rescue team wins

Coal Mountain Operations mine rescue team and their supporters accept the provincial award for Best Surface Rescue Team in B.C. at the East Kootenay Z

News • Karen Kornelsen •
PDAC’s Field Safety Pocket Guide is a valuable tool

PDAC’s Field Safety Pocket Guide is a valuable tool

PDAC's Field Safety Pocket Guide is waterproof, tear-resistant and designed to fit easily in a high-vis jacket. — Photo courtesy PDAC A valuable safe

News • Karen Kornelsen •
Guardian First Aid Service provides essential services

Guardian First Aid Service provides essential services

To ensure the safety of all workers, Guardian will perform a safety and hazard assessment of the workplace and will customize a first rate O.H.S plan.

Curated • Karen Kornelsen •
The new push for health and safety in mining

The new push for health and safety in mining

1 of 4The employee operating this coal mining driller is being monitored for exposure to harmful substances and vibration and is being assessed ergono

News • Tim Gardner •
East Kootenay mine rescue and first aid teams show they’re well prepared

East Kootenay mine rescue and first aid teams show they’re well prepared

1 of 6Line Creek Mine Rescue team stands in wait for the high angle rope task at the Elkford Fire Department. — Brielle Will photo2 of 6Greenhills Min

News • Brielle Will •
Let the good times roll

Let the good times roll

1 of 2A.J. Forsyth's Kinetic K5000 Combination Hi Definition Plasma and Drilling Machine in Prince George cuts parts for a local fabricator. The parts

News • Tim Gardner •