DC Johnstone Excavating Ltd of Shawnigan Lake won the Excellence in Environmental Performance Award. Photo credit: mosaicforests.com
VANCOUVER ISLAND – Mosaic Forest Management recognized forestry contractors for their exceptional achievements in health and safety, environmental performance, Indigenous relations, diversity, equity, and inclusion and quality over the past year at Mosaic’s recent annual Safety Conference in Nanaimo.
“I’m proud to celebrate and thank all the recipients for their leadership and commitment to safety in the workplace and for their outstanding contributions,” said Duncan Davies, President and CEO at Mosaic Forest Management. “These awards give us a chance to recognize the efforts these companies make daily to protect their workers. Join me in congratulating these forestry contractor companies for their leadership in this industry.”
At Mosaic, safety and wellness are the company’s top priority. Underpinning Mosaic’s safety culture is its Stop, Think, Act program, which leverages authentic leadership and storytelling to encourage improved safety attitudes, behaviours and practices.
In 2023 Mosaic reduced the medical incident rate per 200,000 exposure hours to 1.16 on 2.5 million hours worked, representing a 14% reduction and exceeding Mosaic’s original target of 5%.
Mosaic recognizes and celebrates the following British Columbia forestry contractors who have demonstrated outstanding performance and leadership.
- Longstanding Safety Performance – Profor Consulting Ltd., Nanaimo
- Excellence in Safety Culture & Innovation – Wahkash Contracting Ltd., Campbell River
- Crew Safety Champion - Chris Guthrie, Courtenay
- Crew Safety Champion – Bill Boyes, Northwest Bay
- Excellence in Environmental Performance – DC Johnstone Excavating Ltd., Shawnigan Lake
- Indigenous Business of the Year - Way Key LP, Campbell River
- Excellence in Diversity & Inclusion - Jordan River Logging Ltd., Chemainus
- Leadership in Log Quality - Stewart Wheatley, Campbell River
- Life Saver Award - Steve McArthur, Courtenay
- Life Saver Award - John Hay, Duncan
Source: Business Examiner & Mosaic