ENVIRONMENT
HEALTH & SAFETY
18 Mineral Exploration | amebc.ca
PHOTO: VELOUR PRODUCTIONSAME
Barry Zerbin, coring manager Canada of
the Major Drilling International Inc., says it
was exciting for his team to be recognized
for this award for the second year in a row.
"We take a lot of pride in our company's
commitment to safety, right from the top to
the entry-level employee."
Zerbin says Major Drilling is committed
to a comprehensive management system
with such programs as TAKE 5. TAKE 5 is
the company's field-level risk-assessment
tool that identifies and controls on-site
hazards before beginning a new task. It
includes the following steps:
1. Think through the task.
2. Look for the exposure.
3. Assess the risk.
4. Take precautions
and remove the risk.
5. Do the job safely.
DJ Wilson of Major Drilling (left) and Justin
Laberge of Rio Tinto (right) – accepting on behalf
of George Downing Estate Drilling – both receive
the Safe Day Everyday award.
