Ontario Mine Rescue TAC
The Mine Rescue Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) meets four times a year and is comprised of industry volunteers with experience and expertise in mine rescue.
Mandate:
The Mine Rescue Technical Advisory Committee promotes the continual improvement of emergency preparedness of Ontario mines by:
- Providing advice and recommendations on the content of mine rescue training programs;
- Providing advice and making recommendations regarding mine rescue emergency equipment requirements;
- Identifying and recommending research projects; and
- Recommending changes to the mine rescue handbook.
Projects and Issues:
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Mine rescue in expansive mining
- Continued focus on competency based training
- Continued focus on standardized training
Previous Projects and Issues:
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Participated in CROSH research into Fitness in Mine Rescue
- Participated in research on Team Communications During Dynamic, Non-routine Situations with York University
- Supported heat stress research with University of Ottawa
- Developed a Refuge Station Guideline, an Emergency Response Risk Assessment Tool, and other advisory products
Members:
Timmins District Industry Representative:
Chair Iain McKillip, Glencore Kidd Operations
Active Mine Rescue Volunteers' Representative:
Vice chair Andre Lefebvre, Glencore, Sudbury INO, Fraser Mine
Algoma District Industry Representative:
Dave Payne, Alamos Gold, Island Gold Mine
Kirkland Lake District Industry Representative:
Dan Demers, Alamos Gold, Young-Davidson Mine
Dan Demers, Alamos Gold, Young-Davidson Mine
Onaping District Industry Representative:
Brad Bastien, Glencore Sudbury INO, Fraser Mine
Brad Bastien, Glencore Sudbury INO, Fraser Mine
Red Lake District Industry Representative:
Ron Ouellette, Red Lake Gold Mines, Evolution Mining
Ron Ouellette, Red Lake Gold Mines, Evolution Mining
Southern District Industry Representative:
Jim Ahrens, Compass Minerals, Goderich Mine
Jim Ahrens, Compass Minerals, Goderich Mine
Sudbury District Industry Representative:
Greg MacMillan, Vale Canada Ltd.
Greg MacMillan, Vale Canada Ltd.
Thunder Bay District Industry Representative:
Gord Paddock, Impala Canada
Gord Paddock, Impala Canada
Ontario Mine Contractors Safety Association Industry Representative:
Jamie Mortson, McIntyre & Associates
Jamie Mortson, McIntyre & Associates
Government Ministry of Labour, Training & Skills Development Representative:
Shaun Carter
Shaun Carter
Mine Rescue Officer Representative:
Shawn Shail
Shawn Shail