Employee Wellness
What should be done before starting your work day or going to the gym?
Stretch
5 total.
Class A / B / C / D / K.
Where are the 2 Camp Muster points?
Muster Point #1: Kitchen
If unsafe then proceed to point #2
Muster Point #2: Across the Silver Trail highway
Who is Helca's current CEO?
Rob Krcmarov
Which First Nation’s traditional territory includes the Keno Hill district?
The First Nation of Na-Cho Nyäk Dun (NND)
What vitamin is also referred to as the Sunshine Vitamin?
Vitamin D!
With shorter days an less sun, its important to ensure you are still getting enough vitamin D. to prevent, fatigue and muscle weakness. It can also be found in supplements, dairy, fish and eggs
A hot work permit is good for how long?
12 hours.
What Radio Channel is used for Emergency's on site?
Channel 1 - surface.
Channel 9 - underground.
What province does a majority of our workforce currently live in?
1st) British Columbia: 37%
2nd) Alberta: 19%
3rd) Ontario: 11%
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What year did Hecla acquire Keno Hill from Alexco?
2022
Hecla acquired Alexco Resource Corp. on July 5, 2022, and the deal was finalized on September 7, 2022.
What happens every Saturday after Steak Night in the Welcome Centre?
Yoga!
6:45-7:30pm in the Welcome Center
This four letter acronym describes the process of properly shutting down equipment and preventing an unexpected startup during maintenance or repair.
LOTO - lockout / tagout.
What 4 items to do you include when calling in an emergency?
1. Emergency Emergency Emergency.
2. Name.
3. Location.
4. Nature of the emergency.
What age band is a majority of our workforce in?
(29 & under) (30-39) (40-49) (50-59) (60+)
1) (30-39): 30%
2) (40-49): 26%
3) (50-59): 18%
4) (29 & under): 13%
5) (60+): 13%
What past mine deposit can be found at Berm/Calumet 7?
Hector-Calumet
What lunch item did the Kitchen recently introduce to promote healthier eating?
Power Bowls
A spill kits consists of what?
1. Spill Pads
2. Spill Booms
3. Protective disposable Gloves and Goggles
4. Disposable Bag
What does MERP stand for?
Mine Emergency Response Plan.
How many DIRECT reports does Jason Palin have?
8
Denver Winslow (Ops Manager)
Brett Clute (Ops Manager)
Jared Whidden (HR Manager)
Coralee Kirby (HS&E Manager
Joey Boulard (CP&F Manager)
Ryan Tilstra (Tech Services Manager)
Sam Santos (Site Controller)
Loralee Johnstone (Community Relations)
What decade did mining first begin at Keno Hill?
The 1910s (first ore shipped in 1913).
Who is our EAP provider?
Telus Health
Free benefit that is confidential and provided to all employees. Provide services such as dealing with workplace challenges, tackling addiction, legal advice, financial guidance and more.
What is the current Hecla Keno Hill TRIF?
1.57.
What mutual aid agreement is Hecla Keno Hill a part of?
Central Mine Rescue.
Rounded to the nearest 10, how many active employees do we currently have?
250
Where does the name Keno come from?
Keno was a popular gambling in mining camps at the turn of the 20th century
Played much like a lottery system, players choose numbers ranging 1 though 80 and then numbers are drawn at random to determine the winner!!