COVID-19 Pandemic Response

Dedicated workforce in place to ensure best practice hygiene protocols.

• Sanitized mining fleet, company supplied buses, and crew trucks after each shift.
• Ensured office complexes and high touch surfaces are disinfected frequently.
• Equipped all assets with disinfectant cleaning solution with proper WHMIS labeling.
• Trained all employees in the safe handling of cleaning products.
• Followed thorough cleaning checklist and ensured signed-off.

Implemented measures to ensure physical distancing is maintained.

• Provided safety bulletins and line-ups to employees via their email addresses prior to shift.
• Performed toolbox talks over the two-way radios.
• Installed visual aids in common areas to identify two-meter buffer zones.
• Fitted clear poly sheeting as barriers in KMC busing where seating is limited.
• Posted visual line marking and a limit on people in aisles in locker rooms.
• Restricted all gatherings to a maximum of 15 people.

Carried out daily health surveys to gather important health data from our employees.

• Performed fit for duty checks including verbal surveys and monitored employee temperature prior to shift.
• Instigated clear process for isolation of symptomatic employees.
• Reported daily updates and consistent communication with our teams.
• Added procedures to ensure only healthy employees return to work.

Ensured critical parts and PPE are available.

• Sourced critical parts and inventory early.
• Published standards for the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and infection prevention protocols.
• Provided employees with the required PPE to perform their duties safely both on and off-site.
• Outlined appropriate use of surgical masks, N95 masks, gloves and safety glasses.
• Encouraged employees to use KMC supplied CV-19 PPE outside of work.

Ensured the safety of our employees both at work and while interacting with the general public.

• Utilized face masks or face shields, gloves and safety glasses where barriers are not in place.
• Installed of clear plastic barriers.
• Requested employees call in advance for any parts they require from the warehouse.
• Designated pick-up zone in warehouse, eliminating direct contact with employees.

Training is an important part of ensuring business continuity. KMC has implemented measures to keep our training program on track.

• Utilized a face mask or face shield, gloves and safety glasses
• Installed barriers in between seats in certain mining equipment when physical distancing protocols cannot be met.
• Trained employees “classroom style” while maintaining appropriate physical distancing.

Offered the following additional mitigation measures to protect our employees, clients, partner and the community.

• No Visitor Policy
  Communicated a clear no visitor policy at our operations and offices to reduce risks.
• Work from Home
  Instructed non-essential staff to support our operations from home. Virtual office solutions rolled out in advance of work from home program. Conference rooms limited for Essential Staff.
• Employee Assistance Program
  Educated our employees about programs in-place to assist them. Mental health is important to maintaining safety focus.
• Restricted Work-Related Travel
  Tightened travel guidelines for employees commuting directly from home to their office / site location. Installed barriers in equipment to limit person to person contact.