The University of British Columbia’s mine rescue club | Courtesy of UBC Mine Rescue
A look back at a few key developments in the history of mining safety, in Canada and abroad
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One hundred years of safety |
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The strike that saved lives
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Know no fear |
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Who brought the canary into the coal mine? |
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Remembering Westray |
Snapshots from the CIM Bulletin
Mine rescue crews at Frood mine. Shows also the mine rescue car, and a fire truck for underground use. 1935
Mine rescue station at the Consolidated Mining and Smelting COmpany of Canada, Limited’s Sullivan mine. 1937
A re-enactment of a serious accident at the Canadian Johns-Manville property. 1938
A safety bingo card based on the Company Safety Rule Book, part of the Accident Prevention Program at Consolidated Discovery Yellowknife Mines Ltd. Four Bingos were played each month. The prizes were: $25 for first, $20 for second, $15 for third and $10 for fourth. 1962
“Diamonds in the Rough” team coach Kari Lentowicz, left, began talking about an all-female mine rescue team more than 10 years ago. Team member Naomi Fugle, right, was invited to join last fall. Photo courtesy of Kari Lentowicz