Mining Magazine May 2015 | Page 54

Joy Global Inc .
A Joy Global employee ( yellow hat ) checks in on equipment at an underground mine in the UK .
In addition , employees perform an array of safety initiatives before starting a job . The most notable is the company ’ s Safe Start initiative , which takes place before each and every shift and project . The purpose of the initiative is to ensure employees assess their current working situations and engage in discussions of potential hazards for the job .
“ The program is critical to helping employees from a situational awareness aspect ,” Wagner said .
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