Injury Statistics January – September 2011

2011 = = 3.5 Member firm injury Sept, 2011

2010 = = 0.4 Member firm injury Sept., 2011

2011 = = 15 Member firm injury Statistics Sept. 2011

Ontario Mining Injury Experience 2000 – 2011 (Aug) Source: WSN report MS

WSN - Mining Sector Update October 2011 66

Mining Sector Update New WSN Staff -Nick Slywchuk, Consultant/Trainer, Sudbury -Robert Marin, Consultant/Trainer, Thunder Bay 77

88 8 Mining Sector Update CPO announced George Gritziotis was named as the province's first Chief Prevention Officer. As CPO, Gritziotis will be responsible for: -Developing a provincial occupational health and safety strategy -Coordinating and aligning Ontario's workplace health and safety prevention system -Providing advice on the prevention of workplace injuries and occupational diseases

99 9 Mining Sector Update Products & programs Mock Trial Timmins  November 8th Registration 8:00 a.m.  Trial 9:00-12:00 a.m. Timmins High School Webinar - Mine Ventilation: Prepare for the MOL Blitz  September 23 Every Worker magazine  Focus on vehicle hazards – download a copy at  Link Line newsletter  2011 provincial mine rescue competition results and photos 

Mining Sector Update Ground Control Committee Project: Quality Assurance/Quality Control of ground support installations  10

Mining Sector Update Mine Rescue Projects: Preparing a “Ground Fall Re-entry protocols” Module for M/R Teams. Preparing an Industry Practice regarding heat stress and mine rescue. Ontario Mine Rescue Website redesign. Co-hosting with our national mine rescue partners an International Mines Rescue Conference in Niagara Falls October Research: Participating in heat stress related research with University of Ottawa.  11

Mining Sector Update Mining Equipment Committee Project: Technical Report: Track Haulage Safety – in progress WSIB-sponsored research: Whole-Body Vibration, evaluation of seat performance ـmeasuring effectiveness of several mining equipment seats Multi-piece rim and wheel assembly ־evaluating opportunities for safer use  12

Mining Sector Update Safety & Loss Control Committee Project: Overview of Safety Management Systems that lead to Zero Harm  13

Mining Sector Update Workplace Environment Committee Projects: Hazards to nursing mothers and pregnant workers Recommendations for the development of mine ventilation management plans at underground mines  14

Ontario Mining Industry

Ontario Mining Industry – 2011 Fatal Injuries Jan. 6 – While drilling a hole for wall support, the drill steel intersected a naturally occurring void resulting in a sudden release of highly pressurized fluid. This causing the jack leg drill to be ejected from the hole striking the worker in the chest. Feb. 20 – East bound transport trailer lost control, crossed over into west bound lane, and collided with injured worker’s vehicle. Mar. 10 – Worker suffered fatal injuries after being struck by a scoop tram. June 8 – Two employees were working at an ore pass area when a run of muck struck and fatally injured both of them. August 22 – Worker was fatally injured when a tornado hit. He was crushed under rubble.

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Mining Sector Update Skid Control School ‐ Control the skid ‐ eyes up on target, ‐ off brake ‐ Steer out of skid ‐ ABS braking ‐ Hit brake hard ‐ Steer around any obstruction ‐ No ABS ‐ Smooth gradual increase of brake pressure ‐ Do not lock up brakes WSN safe driver program  18