Health and safety are fundamental cornerstones of mineral exploration and development. Since 1980, AME has provided leadership in providing tools and guidelines for a safe day, every day.
AME partners with the Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada and Canadian Diamond Drilling Association on the Canadian Mineral Exploration Environment, Health and Safety Survey.
Guiding Principles
The Association for Mineral Exploration British Columbia (AME) recognizes that health and safety are fundamental cornerstones of the mineral exploration and mining sector. In pursuit of preventing incidents among its members, AME encourages the promotion of sound and responsible business practices to ensure everyone’s right to a healthy and safe workplace. Read More
Tools & Resources
The Law
- Health, Safety and Reclamation Code for Mines in British Columbia – sets out regulatory requirements for exploration programs. Obtain hard copies from AME or your regional mines inspector.
http://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/industry/mineral-exploration-mining/health-safety/health-safety-and-reclamation-code-for-mines-in-british-columbia. - Chief Inspector Directive regarding Hours of Work – regulatory variance allowing for flexibility in scheduling work week for coal and mineral exploration in British Columbia
Workshops
- AME Short Courses
AME’s Introduction to Exploration Safety Short Course is now available online.
Guidelines
- Safety Guidebook: Mineral Exploration in Western Canada
- e3 Plus Health & Safety in Exploration Toolkit developed by the Health & Safety Committee of PDAC
Detailed information that expands upon what the Safety Guidelines cover.
Tools
- Helicopter Slinging Training (Direct link)
A joint initiative by AME and PDAC. - Helicopter Slinging Training (Downloadable files)
Available in English (En) and Spanish (Es). Note that downloaded files will will need to be extracted into a new folder; then click on the Launch_Story.exe or Story.html file within the new folder to begin. - Light Vehicle Training (Direct link)
- Operational Risk Management (Direct link)
- Handbook for Mineral and Coal Exploration in British Columbia – a working field guide issued by AME in collaboration with the Mining Association of British Columbia and the Province of British Columbia
Other Excellent Resources
- Staying Safe in Bear Country
shows the latest, most up-to-date advice regarding bear encounters. Order from www.kodiakcanada.com. - Dr. Gordon Giesbrecht
a.k.a. Professor Popsicle, Canada’s foremost expert on hypothermia. Watch videos from links at www.umanitoba.ca/faculties/kinrec/research/people/giesbrecht.html.