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Primero has also displayed efforts to bring the gender gap closer by establishing integration programs , and afterwards developing technical training programs for Tayoltita ’ s housewives . Many female workers started also as drilling operators and earned promotions into higher positions such as mine planning . “ Members of our female staff could continue with their education in programs we made available for them and once hired by Primero they could move upwards into better positions ,” said the CEO .
Regarding safety , Primero has improved yearly in accident prevention as a result of providing its personnel of proper training in safety measures and operation of newer , safer equipment .
“ Reducing accidents in 80 percent is no satisfactory feat for us ; we keep striving to achieve improvements in this area not only through the latest technology , but also by educating and directing our staff toward a workplace safety culture ,” Adrian stressed .
Commitment to the Environment
Primero ’ s efficient tailing disposal management is optimized by a filtering system able to eliminate any trace of humidity ; this process forms a dry mass that can be compacted up to 90 percent .
“ Without our workforce , collaborators and employees , the mine would not exist . They are our main concern not just in terms of safety , wellbeing and social programs , but also in creating a pleasant working environment ”
– Guillermo Adrian , CEO for Primero
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