NANAIMO – Mosaic Forest Management is recognizing forestry contractors and employees throughout Vancouver Island for taking proactive steps to reduce their safety risks and achieve excellence in environmental and workplace performance. The awards were presented last week in Nanaimo during a special Safety Committee Meeting opened by Snuneymuxw First Nation elder, Lolly Good.
Longstanding Safety Performance award winners, Northwest Bay Company Crew, Nanoose
“Ensuring the safety and well-being of our employees and contractors is our highest priority, and these awards are a testament to the dedication of our team,” said Rob Gough, President and CEO at Mosaic Forest Management. “Congratulations to our employees and contractors for their leadership and innovation and for all they do to build a better forest industry to ensure everyone goes home safe every day.”
In 2022, Mosaic achieved a medical incident rate of 1.36 on a total of 2.5 million hours worked for the year, representing a 15% reduction over 2021.
Mosaic recognizes and celebrates the following Vancouver Island forestry contractors and employees who have demonstrated outstanding performance and leadership.
Longstanding Safety Performance
Northwest Bay Company Crew, Nanoose
Excellence in Safety Culture & Innovation
TPH Contracting Inc., Campbell River
Crew Safety Champion
Bill Chadwick, Ryder Contracting Ltd., Port Alberni
Crew Safety Champion
Bob Crookall, Kwest Harvesting Ltd., Courtenay
Excellence in Environmental Performance
Big Lake Trucking Ltd., Port Alberni
Indigenous Relations Leadership
Blackfish Silviculture Ltd., Campbell River
Excellence in Diversity & Inclusion
Brinkman & Associates Reforestation Ltd., Duncan
Indigenous Business of the Year
Khowutzun Forest Services Ltd., Duncan
Leadership in Log Quality
Elco Contractors Ltd., Duncan
Leadership in Log Hauling
LOTS Ventures Canada, Port Alberni
Life Saver Award
Robert Campbell, SafetyNet Security, Campbell River
Life Saver Award
Dave Oman, Mosaic Forest Management, Nanoose
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