Skilled well being and security professional started his profession as a hardrock miner 40 years in the past
NORTH BAY — A person who started his profession as a hardrock miner has been elected as the brand new chair of the board of administrators for Office Security North (WSN) and Ontario Mine Rescue (OMR).
Derek Budge, a well known mining well being and security professional, was named to the publish in an announcement from WSN on Tuesday.
“With virtually 40 years of expertise within the mining business, Budge brings a robust background in security and management to his new function,” stated the information launch.
Office Security North is a provincially-funded company based mostly in Sudbury and North Bay to advertise well being and security in mining and forestry.
Budge began his profession as a miner within the early Nineteen Eighties, working for 14 years on the identical operation. Throughout that point, he turned concerned with office well being and security.
He turned an authorized employee security consultant by way of coaching with Ontario Pure Sources Security Affiliation, which is now a part of WSN.
Budge is the director of well being, security and surroundings at Redpath Mining Inc. in North Bay the place he’s accountable for guaranteeing Redpath’s administration of well being, security, and surroundings is constant at Redpath’s world operations.
Previous to transferring to North Bay, Budge was a well being and security subject consultant for Redpath on the Kidd Mine in Timmins. He was additionally beforehand employed for a major time with Noranda Mines. He additionally has a number of years expertise with the Ontario Mine Rescue program.
WSN stated due to his ardour for security, Budge was concerned in superior coaching in areas of mine rescue and security administration, which has included practically 1 / 4 century with Redpath.
“My journey has given me a deep understanding of both the hands-on and management aspects of safety,” Budge stated.
With the encouragement of his employer, Budge turned a member of the WSN board in 2021. He has served as vice-chair for the previous two years and stated he’s happy to maneuver into the chair’s function.
“I’m excited to work alongside WSN President and CEO Mike Parent, Vice Chair Eric Haapamaki, and the entire Board to advance the organization’s vision and mission,” stated Budge.
WSN stated Budge will oversee the work of the WSN Board and its 4 committees, guaranteeing they keep aligned with the group’s objectives.
He additionally plans to strengthen partnerships and proceed selling applications like Ontario Mine Rescue, which he calls a important a part of employee security, stated the discharge.
