General Mining Safety Awareness Certificate

May 24, 2021

It is no secret that safety is always important to us here at Overhead Door Co. of Regina. That is why we are excited to announce that we have members on our team who have completed their General Mine Safety Awareness Certificate through Saskatchewan Polytechnic. The program these team members completed is a requirement for any contractor working on a mine site in Saskatchewan. The program provides an overview of mine safety through 13 modules. 1. Saskatchewan Mining Regulations Employment Act; 2. Hazard recognition 3. Personal protective equipment 4. Safe use of hand and power tools; 5. Safe use of scaffolding and ladders; 6. Controlled energy 7. Fire safety 8. Environmental safety 9. Reporting incidents 10. Ground control awareness 11. Self-rescue techniques 12. Asbestos awareness 13. Fit for duty and drug and alcohol testing.