Imerys Talc canada
“ Our employees have a contagious attitude towards safety . We ’ ll have contractors come here and employees will actually talk to them and encourage them to use safety precautions in every aspect of the job ,” says Errett .
The company recognizes employees are at risk for stresses and strains associated with mining and has implemented a pre-shift stretching program .
“ We started to get people to stretch before each shift with different employees leading the stretching . I ’ ve seen it go from something so formal and rigid to now where everyone participates . We care about the health of our employees ,” says Errett .
Jeff Errett , Canadian Operations Manager
Company culture Although success for the Canadian Operations has been largely attributed to its location , the mine , Mill and Micronizing plant is a shining example of how company culture ( when implemented effectively ) can impact mining operations for the better .
“ Our company is focused on continuous improvements . In everything we do , we ’ re always looking to improve ,” says Errett . “ Our employees see the value in it and its lead to some pretty amazing developments .”
The company strives to employ great people , continuously working with recruiters and human resources to integrate a strong staff .
Ross Byron , Mill and Concentrator Manager
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