Canadian Diamond Drilling Association
DEC
Drilling Excellence Certification (DEC) - Standards Make $en$e
The Canadian Diamond Drilling Association is launching Drilling Excellence Certification (DEC) to establish a new, higher standard of quality in the diamond drilling industry. DEC will support drill contractors in improving health and safety, environmental and quality performance.
"Contractor Certification will demonstrate that a drill company is a 'peace-of-mind' service provider and open doors to new business opportunities for certified contractors," according to Sylvie McPhail, Superintendent of Health, Safety, Environment and Community at Bradley Bros. Ltd. "Truly a winning formula for stakeholders." she adds.
The CDDA has supported mining companies, drilling contractors, manufacturers and suppliers since the 1940's; Drilling Excellence Certification continues that tradition by bringing drilling contractors in synch with the rest of the minerals industry, where standards are becoming the norm.
The diamond drilling industry has the highest injury rate in the mineral exploration sector, according to the 2009 Canadian Mineral exploration Health & Safety annual report. High injury rates expose drilling contractors and their clients to legal liability and increased cost due to lost work days.
The CDDA's DEC will help companies demonstrate to clients and regulators that they have a health and safety, environmental and quality management system as listed in the Table of Contents.
“Exploration and mining companies are going to seek out drilling contractors that meet the new standards developed by the Canadian Diamond Drilling Association because it will simplify the selection process by reducing risk associated with environmental and safety performance.” predicts Peter Holbek, Vice President Exploration with Copper Mountain Mining Corporation.
The CDDA currently has 10 CDDA Contractors in the process of becoming certified for DEC and and 4 Certified contractors. There is also a list of current DEC supporters that want to become DEC certified with the CDDA. The DEC program was launched in May 2012 across the country. Get on DEC.
Frequently Asked Questions about DEC Certification.
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Source: http://cdda.ca/DEC.aspx
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