Ontario mining blitz to start in June

Inspections will focus on hazards for diamond drill workers

Inspectors from Ontario’s Ministry of Labour will be focused on safety at surface diamond drilling operations in Northern Ontario next month.

During the blitz inspectors will be looking for non-compliance, poor practices and other hazards that could endanger a diamond drill worker, according to the ministry.

A poster and fact sheet will be available from the ministry on June 1.

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