Our health and safety program initially earned a Certificate of Recognition (COR) in 2002.  After very positive audit results, our safety program was re-accredited in 2005 and 2008 (Certificate Number 20080829-8974). The COR program—a partnership involving Alberta Human Resources and Employment, the Workers' Compensation Board, and partner industries—involves the implementation of safety management systems that promote injury-free workplaces. The program focuses on hazard identification and control, safe work procedures, appropriate safety training, regular safety inspections at all levels of the organization, and the identification and elimination of new health and safety risks associated with workplace changes.

Corporate Safety Officer Bob Stirling

The safety of all personnel, the protection of the environment, and the protection of equipment and facilities are critically important to our business. Our health and safety program not only makes good business sense—it is also an obligation we have to our own personnel, the employees of other companies, the communities we serve, and the natural areas in which we work.

We invest extensively in safety training for employees with the objective of being an incident-free workplace. Management is responsible for providing a safe work environment and managing the company's safety performance, and individual employees are responsible for working safely and maintaining the safety of their co-workers.  Compliance with our health and safety policies is a condition of employment with MGI.

Our health and safety program is implemented in a "no blame" culture where our purpose is not to assign blame but rather to recognize work hazards and minimize  risks. We comply with all relevant legislation and industry standards, implement  truly safe work procedures, and conduct regular on-site safety inspections. The Corporate Safety Officer reports to MGI's Board of Directors.

Health & Safety Manual

MGI’s Health & Safety Manual guides both management and staff in the implementation and maintenance of safe work procedures. The manual is available to clients on request, and is designed as follows:

Company Policy

1. Health and Safety Policy
2. Management Commitment
3. Protecting the Environment
4. Employee Responsibilities and Accountability

Safety Policies and Procedures

1. Anti-Violence and Anti-Harassment Policy
2. Cold Weather Policy
3. Drug and Alcohol Policy
4. Equipment Operation and Maintenance Policy
5. First Aid Policy
6. Hazard and Risk Control Policy
7. Hearing Conservation Policy
8. Housekeeping Policy
9. Hydrogen Sulfide (H₂S) Policy
10. Inspection Policy
11. Lifting Policy
12. Mandatory Equipment Policy
13. Office Safety Policy
14. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Policy
15. Rental Equipment Maintenance Policy
16. Safety Allowance Policy
17. Safety Disciplinary Policy
18. Sub-Contractor Health and Safety Policy
19. Telephone and Cell Phone Policy
20. Vehicle Operation Policy
21. Visitor Safety Policy
22. Work Refusal Policy
23. Workers' Compensation Board (WCB) Policy
24. Working Around Electrical Power Lines – Policy
25. Working Around, On, or In Water – Policy

Safety Processes

1. Promoting Safe Work Procedures
2. Branch Safety Committees
3. Safety Meetings
4. Communication Processes and Working Alone
5. Emergency Preparedness
6. Safety Performance Assessment
7. Incident Investigation and Reporting
8. Safety Records and Statistics

Safe Work Procedures

1. ATVs and Snowmobiles
2. Argos
3. Basic Electrical Equipment
4. Bears
5. Boats
6. Campfires
7. Chainsaws
8. Crew Check-In
9. Electric Jackhammer
10. Fire Extinguishers
11. Grinders
12. Handling and Using Hazardous Materials
13. Helicopters
14. Hydrogen Sulfide (H₂S)
15. Ladders
16. Lath, Marker Posts, and Iron Posts
17. Lockout Procedures
18. Personal Health and Safety
19. Pico (Gas-Powered Drill/Hammer)
20. Power Probing
21. Power Tools
22. Tools (General)
23. Towing
24. Underground Locating
25. Weather Conditions
26. Working Alone
27. Working on Ice

Safety Orientation and Training

1. Introduction
2. New Field Employee and New Field Supervisor Safety Orientation and Training
3. New Office Employee and New Office Supervisor Safety Orientation and Training

Appendix A:  Safety and Inspection Forms

Appendix B:  Health & Safety Requirements for Sub-Contractors

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