Home Renovations

Runway and one of the pits at Ekati Diamond Mine

Last minute on camp. 

Middle of a spring snowstorm.

I am in the process (continuing) of home renovations. Currently widening out some area's of my mom’s apartment and looking to add a wheelchair accessible ramp. All basic carpentry and plumbing type work with some minor electrical.

The tendency (yes even for us safety guys) is to fling the safety boots, PPE etc to the wind when we are working at home.

Not going to throw statistics and stuff at you, but I am going to remind you that all of the same distractions are at play when working away from work and the hazards are just as great and unpredictable if not planned for.

Take the time to do the work right, safely, the first time. Play safe.

Above are some more pictures from my last trip up north.  js

Safety Audits

I am currently in an isolated camp north of Yellowknife conducting a Safety Audit.  Just the fact that someone has been sent to site to seriously look into work practices raises awareness.  Play safe this week.

Took this picture out my tent door a couple of minutes back.  js

More Pictures

More improvisation.

Group shot, Ekati.

KED

Securing with triangulars.  js

Advanced First Medical Responder pictures

Extracting a casualty from a Toyota with a KED.

Securing a casualty to a spine board with a set of Spider Straps.

Securing a man to a basket and board with imporvisation.

Even with all of the busy-ness I have been dealing with I have had time to go into two northern diamond mines and conduct a couple of course's (about two months apart).  

It is always fun to work with Mine Rescue men (and women).   Off again tomorrow to northern climes to conduct a Safety Audit.  A little cooler up there than here... not by much however, it was snowing outside today!

Above are some pictures of the guys packaging casualties.  

Play safe.  js