Coeur Alaska – Kensington Mine Adopts COVID-19 Response Measures
Here at Coeur Alaska’s Kensington Mine, we realize that COVID-19 pandemic has created an unprecedented time. With the Department of Homeland Security explicitly including mining as one of the 16 critical infrastructure sectors, we are focused on supporting a dependable supply chain with other sectors to provide the United States with security, national economic security, national public health, and safety. In communication with our mining colleagues across Alaska and the country, we began an adaptive process to design and implement proactive safety measures in response to the COVID-19 reality which include screening, education and modifications to work procedures to limit exposure and transmission. Coeur Alaska has implemented procedures to uphold our health and safety standards, and ensure compliance with federal, state, local and global authorities as we navigate this crisis. Key initiatives taken include the following: n Each worker must complete a 14-day quarantine, health and travel questionnaire and temperature check, and must be illness/symptom-free before accessing the mine site. n Restricted travel and mine site access to business- critical needs. n Social distancing is required onsite including in meetings and in the dining hall, as well as during transportation to site.
n Implemented extended rotational schedule to reduce travel to and from site. n Increased routine disinfecting of facilities and equipment. n All Coeur Alaska employees who can complete work off-site are now working remotely Coeur Alaska is working with our communities to help mitigate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. We are modifying policies as needed to align with health recommendations and to comply with local mandates and resolutions. In addition, some of the donations Coeur Alaska has recently made including: n a car wash to be utilized at the quarantine and isolation facility at Centennial Hall; n supplies for the City and Borough of Juneau Volunteer & Community Collaboration Task Force; and n funding for Juneau School District Food Service Program, The Glory Hall, Southeast Alaska Food Bank, and Southeast Regional Resource Center Learning Connection. We are thankful for the leadership being shown at both the state and local levels to navigate through this difficult time and for the sacrifices made by our workforce that have enabled Kensington to continue producing while we protect our families, our fellow workers and the communities where we live.
www.alaskaminers.org I The Alaska Miner I May 2020
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