VICTORIA – The Province released the best practices guidebook Health & Safety: A Practical Guide for Aggregate Operations to enhance the health and safety of workers at British Columbia’s aggregate mining operations, Minister of State for Mining Kevin Krueger announced.

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Health and Safety: A practical guide for Aggregate Operations

This handbook provides guidelines for safe operations and healthy workers at British Columbia's many aggregate mining operations. The regulations governing the design, equipment, and operation of aggregate mines are prescriptive, and the Code stands on its own. This booklet summarizes some highlights of the Code and includes some best practices that will enhance the health and safety of every aggregate worker in the province.

Health and Safety: A practical guide for Aggregate Operations (PDF, 4.92MB)