Mining Magazine November 2014 | Page 130

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Health and safety According to Errett , another major component to Imerys ’ success at its Canadian Operations is health and safety .
“ We have a bunch of safety programs in place not because we have to , but because we believe in them .”
The company has leveraged its open line of communication among employees to report accident that normally wouldn ’ t be reported . “ Because most employees don ’ t like reporting incidents , we have a program in place that promotes it ,” says Errett .
“ Our view is if we can get those incidents in , report them and analyze them , it will better assist us in increasing safety .”
He adds , “ The employees have really bought into the reporting process and it ’ s helping us make things safer .”
Empowering employees to speak up and provide insight on day-today operations has only made things safer at Imerys Talc .
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