Our health and safety program initially earned a Certificate of Recognition (COR) in 2002, and we were re-accredited in 2005, 2008, and 2011 with very positive audit results (Certificate Number 20110826-2039). The COR program—a partnership involving Alberta Human Resources and Employment, the Workers' Compensation Board, and partner industries—involves the implementation of safety management systems that promote injury-free workplaces. The program focuses on hazard identification and control, safe work procedures, appropriate safety training, regular safety inspections at all levels of the organization, and the identification and elimination of new health and safety risks associated with workplace changes.

Corporate Safety Officer Bob Stirling

The safety of all personnel, the protection of the environment, and the protection of equipment and facilities are critically important to our business. Our health and safety program not only makes good business sense—it is also an obligation we have to our own personnel, the employees of other companies, the communities we serve, and the natural areas in which we work.

We invest extensively in safety training for employees with the objective of being an incident-free workplace. Management is responsible for providing a safe work environment and managing the company's safety performance, and individual employees are responsible for working safely and maintaining the safety of their co-workers.  Compliance with our health and safety policies is a condition of employment with MGI.

Our health and safety program is implemented in a "no blame" culture where our purpose is not to assign blame but rather to recognize work hazards and minimize  risks. We comply with all relevant legislation and industry standards, implement  truly safe work procedures, and conduct regular on-site safety inspections. The Corporate Safety Officer reports to MGI's Board of Directors.

Health & Safety Manual

MGI’s Health & Safety Manual guides both management and staff in the implementation and maintenance of safe work procedures. The manual is available to clients on request, and is designed as follows:

Company Policy

1. Health and Safety Policy
2. Management Commitment
3. Protecting the Environment
4. Employee Responsibilities and Accountability

Safety Policies and Procedures

1. Anti-Violence and Anti-Harassment Policy
2. Cold Weather Policy
3. Drug and Alcohol Policy
4. Equipment Operation and Maintenance Policy
5. First Aid Policy
6. Ground Disturbance Policy
7. Hazard and Risk Control Policy
8. Hearing Conservation Policy
9. Housekeeping Policy
10. Hydrogen Sulfide (H₂S) Policy
11. Inspection Policy
12. Lifting Policy
13. Mandatory Equipment Policy
14. Office Safety Policy
15. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Policy
16. Rental Equipment Maintenance Policy
17. Safety Allowance Policy
18. Safety Disciplinary Policy
19. Safety Training Policy
20. Sub-Contractor Health and Safety Policy
21. Telephone and Cell Phone Policy
22. Vehicle Operation Policy
23. Visitor Safety Policy
24. Work Refusal Policy
25. Workers' Compensation Board (WCB) Policy
26. Working Around Electrical Power Lines – Policy
27. Working Around, On, or In Water – Policy

Safety Processes

1. Promoting Safe Work Procedures
2. Branch Safety Committees
3. Safety Meetings
4. Communication Processes and Working Alone
5. Emergency Preparedness
6. Safety Performance Assessment
7. Incident Investigation and Reporting
8. Safety Records and Statistics

Safe Work Procedures

1. ATVs and Snowmobiles
2. Argos
3. Basic Electrical Equipment
4. Bears
5. Boats
6. Campfires
7. Chainsaws
8. Crew Check-In
9. Electric Jackhammer
10. Fire Extinguishers
11. Grinders
12. Handling and Using Hazardous Materials
13. Helicopters
14. Hydrogen Sulfide (H₂S)
15. Ladders
16. Lath, Marker Posts, and Iron Posts
17. Lockout Procedures
18. Personal Health and Safety
19. Pico (Gas-Powered Drill/Hammer)
20. Power Probing
21. Power Tools
22. Tools (General)
23. Towing
24. Underground Locating
25. Weather Conditions
26. Working Alone
27. Working on Ice

Safety Orientation and Training

1. Introduction
2. New Field Employee and New Field Supervisor Safety Orientation and Training
3. New Office Employee and New Office Supervisor Safety Orientation and Training

Appendix A:  Safety and Inspection Forms

Appendix B:  Health & Safety Requirements for Sub-Contractors

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