After success in provincial competitions earlier this year, Teck’s mine rescue teams achieved top rankings at the 2017 National Western Region Mine Rescue Competition in Fernie, B.C. in September.
The Greenhills Operations Mine Rescue Team was awarded first place for best score in the overall surface competitions, with top scores in best first aid and best extrication.
Greenhills Operations Mine Rescue Team in competition events. |
Elkview Operations Mine Rescue Team won the best written, best practical bench and best fire categories at the event.
Cardinal River Operations Mine Rescue Team also participated and put forward a strong performance in the competition placing fourth overall, having qualified as a result of their First Overall Aggregate ranking at the 2017 Alberta Provincial Mine Rescue Competition.
Members of these teams are to be commended for their hard work and dedication, and for demonstrating true skill and excellence in safety leadership.
Congratulations on these achievements and for exemplifying our company’s core value of safety.
Elkview Operations Mine Rescue Team in competition events |