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High Above Or In A Hole

Safety is something that I take very seriously when on a job site, and for good reason too.  I may not be a Miner or Industrial worker but I am in some of the same environments facing some of the same hazards.  From on top of cranes or down in holes and trenches the possibility for something to go wrong is always present.  That is why I am constantly taking training courses on safety so that I can remain safe on the job site.  Today I just finished my Confine Space course along with the Fall Arrest Module, 2 places where I could find myself in the near future again.  Being prepared is the best measure to keep myself, and my contracted company safe.

It’s Not All Rocks | Mine Photographer

The Mining Industrial Industry expands far greater than drilling rocks from the ground.  Mining chemicals are an important part of the process, and are necessary for mineral recovery.   When documenting the processes of a company I'm not always underground or dealing with heavy machinery.  A lot of the times you will see me in the laboratories doning my white cloak, glasses, and usually a confused look on my face as the processes are, for the most part, very complex.

Scooptram Workout

Each refurbished Atlas Copco Scooptram goes through hours of rigorous testing to make sure that everything is running smoothly and all functions are operating at 100%

Shop People of Canada

I captured this image of Nicolas just before he was about to sandblast a piece of metal at Variant Mining Technologies.  I think my “Shop People” Project is going to take on a new direction. Stay tuned.

The Covergalls Of Mining

No not Cover Girls. Covergalls. A specifically designed garment for women in the mining/industrial industry to ensure a safer and more enjoyable work experience.  I had the opportunity to photograph these eye catching garments at their product launch at the Women In Trades Event hosted at Verdicchio's New Event Space here in Sudbury, On.
No two women are made alike. Then why should they be expected to work in cumbersome and ill-fitting clothing? After years of consultation with industry women and exploring various patterns, materials and special features, the Covergall went from abstract design to final product. “Finally, something that fits properly,” many women say after trying on the Covergall for the first time.  Covergalls is inspired by the female mining experience but designed for women employed in many other industries. Covergalls is proudly Canadian. The garments are designed in the mining hub of Sudbury, Ont. and manufactured by LH Workwear Products in Montreal, QC. (wording Taken from the Covergalls Website, designed by Fuel Multimedia)

You can read another writeup on Covergalls over at the Mining Supply News website here.

Check out www.covergallsworkwear.com for more information on their new and upcoming product lines.

Shop People

Here is another personalized image I created for Variant Mining Technologies involving their shop staff.  Very simple.

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Painting The Mining Equipment

Almost every mining manufacturer has a custom spraybooth on hand to finish of their customized products.  A products color can be a branding tactic all on it's own.

Photographing the whole mining facility.

More recently I have been getting contacted by companies that want me to photograph their whole facility, the people in the facility and all the processes that within that facility.  Doing this ensures that they have a photo "archive" of their whole operation.  This is a very important project to undertake, but in the end the client will have most of their marketing needs covered for the next year or two which include website, annual reports, investor reports, tradeshow booths, ezine articles and magazine publications.  In the next few weeks I will be showcasing a few images from these Archive projects.