2010 Safety Awards

The following 2010 BCRMCA Safety Award winners were announced on Nov. 5, 2010 at the 48th AGM & Convention in Victoria.

Performance Awards Part 1 for the best 2009 safety record in the following categories:
0-49,999  - Independent Concrete Ltd.
50,000—99,999 hrs.—BURNCO Rock Products Ltd.     
Over 100,000 hrs.—Lafarge Canada Inc.

Performance Awards Part 2—Recognition to the following for operating their facilities on 2009 with no LTAs
     BURNCO Rock Products Ltd.—Langley and Burnaby locations
     Cowichan Valley Concrete
     Cumberland Ready-Mix Ltd.
     H & J Ready Mix
     Independent Concrete Ltd.
     Interior Ready-Mix Ltd.
     Lafarge Canada Inc., - Kask Bros., Kent Ave., Richmond  and North Vancouver locations          
     Mayco Mix Ltd.—Nanaimo, Qualicum and Ladysmith locations
     Nelson Ready Mix    
     Rempel Bros. Concrete Ltd.—Abbotsford, Chilliwack, North Vancouver and Richmond locations
     Skandia Concrete

 Performance Awards Part 3  presented to Mayco Mix Ltd. for the best five year safety record with no lost time accidents, 2005-2009  

The Innovation Award, in recognition of their efforts to develop innovative solutions that significantly eliminate workplace risk, was presented to BURNCO Rock Products Ltd. for the implementation of the Residential Construction Safety Awareness seminars in both the English and Punjabi languages.

This year’s President’s Award went to Frank Antonio, owner of F&F Concrete Ltd., in recognition of his exceptional leadership, effort and service as a safety champion for the ready-mixed concrete industry.

Congratulations everyone and thank you for your continuing commitment to improving health & safety in the workplace!