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:
- Mine rescue in expansive mining
- Continued focus on competency based training
- Continued focus on standardized training
Previous Projects and Issues:
- 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:
Algoma District Industry Representative:
Vacant
Kirkland Lake District Industry Representative:
Dan Demers, Alamos Gold
Onaping District Industry Representative:
Jim Lundrigan, Glencore
Red Lake District Industry Representative:
Rebecca McCullough, J.S. Redpath Ltd. (Musselwhite Mine)
Southern District Industry Representative:
Jim Ahrens, Compass Minerals
Sudbury District Industry Representative:
Greg MacMillan, Vale
Thunder Bay District Industry Representative:
Gord Paddock, North American Palladium, Lac des Iles Mine
Timmins District Industry Representative:
Iain McKillip, Glencore Kidd Operations
Ontario Mine Contractors Safety Association Industry Representative:
Jamie Mortson, McIntyre & Associates
Active Mine Rescue Volunteers' Representative:
Andre Lefebvre, Glencore, Sudbury INO, Fraser Mine
Government MOL Representative:
Shaun Carter
Mine Rescue Officer Representative:
Shawn Shail