River Operations Dept: AWARDS RECOGNIZESAFETY IN B.C. S MINING INDUSTRY VICTORIA The high safety standards ofB.C. s mining sector were recognized with the announcement of two of the OpenPit Mine and Quarry Awards by Minister of State for Mining Randy Hawes. Mining is one of the safest heavy industries in the province, andthat is due to the diligence of miners, mine managers and mining companiesacross B.C., said Hawes. While the mining sectorcontinues to grow, we are committed to the protection of mine workers and thenatural environment. I know a lot ofthese folks personally, and I know the amazing level of their commitment tosafety, said Kootenay East MLA Bill Bennett. Southeast B.C. has a proudtradition in mining, and these awards are a testament to the workers in thisregion. The winner of the Edward Prior Safety Award 200,000 up to 1 millionworker hours is Greenhills Operations Teck Coal. The award is named afterB.C s first mines inspector, Edward Gawler Prior, who subsequently served asMinister of Mines and went on to become B.C. s 15th Premier and 11th LieutenantGovernor. The John Ash Safety Award 1 million or more worker hours went toFording River Operations Teck Coal. John Ash was B.C. s first Minister ofMines, appointed in 1874. This position has always, and continues to be, a keyleader and supporter of mine safety. The certificate of achievement for a mine with a minimum of 15,000worker hours and the Stewart/O Brian Safety Award will be presented at theProvincial Mine Rescue First Competition and Safety Awards Banquet at theFernie Community Centre on June 5. These awards are a reflection of the leadership and commitment ouremployees and contractors have shown towards achieving our vision of everyonegoing home safe and healthy every day, said Robin Sheremeta, vice president,health and safety leadership, Teck Resources. Both our Greenhills and FordingRiver operations have set new standards of safety performance over the pastyear, and the dedicated people at these sites have worked hard to achieve thissuccess. Established in 1961 by the Minister of Mines and PetroleumResources, the Open Pit Mine and Quarry Awards recognize excellence in open pitand quarry safety. Open pit mines and quarries that have the lowest injury frequencyrate are eligible to compete at the annual Provincial Mine Rescue FirstCompetition. As
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