Safety

YMTA supports the Yukon Workers' Compensation Board (YWCB) in the implementation of their Yukon Prevention Strategy. Strategy aims include:

safe and healthy workplaces;
injured workers returning to work safely;
workers and employers sharing responsibility for safety, wellness and managing the impact of workplace injuries and illness;
strong and effective relationships and partnerships; and
employers, workers and the Board each accountable for safety.

YMTA is implementing the Yukon Mine Safety Initiative. Its work is:

to develop/purchase and modify standardized safety training modules to deliver industry-wide; and
to communicate messages on the importance of safety training, prevention of incidents, injuries and illness.

In 2010, YMTA is funding the following safety training:

Klondike Placer Miners’ Association (KPMA) Placer Mining Safety Program
First Line Supervisor Training YMTA has, in consultation with Industry and YWCB, developed a generic certification program for first line supervisors in the mining and resource-related industries. Supervisor training is essential to the management of a safe work place.

Safety Resources

Safety Guidelines for Mineral Exploration in Yukon Handbook This handbook has been developed based on the AMEBC Exploration Guidelines and it includes chapters on: Personal Work Methods & Protection; Clothing, Tools & Equipment; Health, Allergies & First Aid; Camp Management; Fire Hazards, Firearms, Explosives & Lightning; Travel & Transportation; Wild Animals; Survival; Underground Workings Drilling Rigs & Trenching. The handbook comes in a compact, easy-to-use format and can be easily thrown in with your field gear for quick reference. This is a must-have for all exploration employees out in the field and it is currently available to be picked-up at YWCB or YMTA offices. Or you can download the electronic version here: Safety Guidelines for Mineral Exploration in the Yukon (PDF, 4Mb).

MASHA (Mine and Aggregates Safety and Health Association) Information on Mine Rescue Training

The Northern Safety Network Yukon Offers a variety of services to all Yukon employers and workers that promote workplace safety

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