Wednesday Sessions

Statistical Status Report
Dawna Nighbor, Evaluation Specialist, WSN

Occupational Health Hazards in Mining & Metallurgical Work
Dr. Leon Genesove, Chief Physician, Ministry of Labour

The Sullivan Mine Tragedy – A Regulator’s Point of View
Al Hoffman, Acting Chief Inspector of Mines, BC Ministry of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources

Standing for Zero Harm – The Ekati Safety Guarantee
Richard Morland, Vice President of Operations, BHP Billiton Canada Inc.

Thursday Sessions

The Impact of Vehicle Seat on Whole-Body Vibration
Tammy Eger, Laurentian University

Safety Group Incentive Program
Tom Welton, WSN Forestry Sector

283 Days
Michel Parent and Dave Taylor, FNX Mining Company

Cementation New Miner Training Program
Denis Beaudoin and Gerry Connors, Cementation Canada

Safety and Environmental Issues Related to Barge Drilling
Mick Murphy, Hy-Tech Drilling

Emergency Response at Iron Ore Co.
Alan Johnston, IOC Canada

Lightning Detection System
Peter Calnan, Barrick Hemlo

Mine Rescue in Newfoundland: Adapting the Ontario Model
Leslie Galway, WHSCC NFLD; Kevin Burt, NALCOR Energy; Alex Gryska, WSN Mine Rescue

Developing a Mutual Aid Agreement
Tim Maloney, Vale Inco and Emmett Houston, DMC Mining Services