Whelan Mining is a full service mining contractor that excels through the quality of our people. Operating since 1988, Whelan has continued to furnish our customers with a comprehensive contracting service that encompasses safety, efficiency and production. Technical and operational expertise is only a part of the Whelan tradition. The commitment of our highly skiled personnel has made Whelan a leader in mine development and construction programs North America wide.

We at Whelan Mining are fully committed to excellence in Health and Safety and to continuous improvement in the performance and quality of our work. We will develop, implement and maintain effective health and safety management systems, adopt best available practices and engage our people in preventing accidents by carrying out their tasks in a safe manner.

Wherever we work we will:

• Develop, implement and maintain management systems for health and safety consistent with industry-recognized standards.
• Strive for continual improvement in our health and safety performance by setting and reviewing annual targets.
• Meet and where appropriate exceed applicable legal and other requirements.
• Identify, assess and manage risks to our employees and those affected by our work.
• Train and motive all our people to work in a safe and responsible manner
• Support supervisory effectiveness by enhancing the relationship between supervisor and crew.

The entire organization, from senior executives to individual workers, is responsible and accountable for safety in accordance with the philosophy of the Internal Responsibility System. We will regularly review our progress and ensure this policy remains relevant to the needs of our company, our employees and our clients.

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