Training: General Mine Safety Awareness Training - Northern Strands, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada

General Mine Safety Awareness Training

Safety Training Courses

This program is a requirement for any contractors working on a Saskatchewan Mining Association member (mine) site in Saskatchewan. This program is offered with instructor support in a classroom environment or on site. The program provides an overview of mine safety through 13 modules over 14 hours. Northern Strands is an approved third party training provider of Saskatchewan Polytechnic’s for General Mine Safety Awareness Training.

Saskatchewan Mining Regulations and Employment Act
Hazard recognition
Personal protective equipment
Safe use of hand and power tools
Safe use of scaffolding and ladders
Controlled energy
Fire safety
Environmental safety
Reporting incidents
Ground control awareness
Self-rescue techniques
Asbestos awareness
Fit for duty and drug and alcohol testing.

After completing the course you will be issued a General Mine Safety Awareness Training certificate, valid for three (3) years.

Contact us at (306) 242-7073 or email training@northernstrands.com for more information.