Mining Magazine November 2014 | Page 210

Brahma Group
the main theme among the Brahma Group , major and minor investments have been vital .
“ We ’ ve invested approximately $ 5 million on equipment and tools in just the last three years ,” says Davis . “ By investing and developing new pieces of equipment , we have not only increased safety for our employees but made jobs easier .”
According to Davis , a majority of accidents are caused because the wrong equipment is used .
“ We strive to ensure employees have the right training , safety precautions and tools for the job . Having the right tools not only cuts down on accidents within job sites but helps our employees work faster and more efficiently .”
Along with having the right tools for the job , the company communicates with equipment manufacturers to ensure employees are using the latest and most effective tools possible .
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