Tragedy at the Quarry, introduces students to common hazards, injuries and fatalities in the gravel crushing industry and how to mitigate those risks, with a significant focus on the importance of equipment guarding and training.

This course centres on the case study of a real-life fatality that serves as a tragic reminder of the severity of impact when something goes wrong in this kind of industry.

You will see filmed interviews with the mother of a 15-year-old worker killed on an Alberta gravel crushing site as well as the owner of the company at which the fatality occurred.

Tragedy at the Quarry is as a free training resource for students across Alberta.

Developed by our new SME, Sara Rooseboom from Safety in Schools.

Thank You to:
The Government of Alberta – Occupational Health and Safety, The Alberta Construction Safety Association (ACSA),
The Alberta Sand and Gravel Association (ASGA), The Alberta Roadbuilders Association & Heavy Construction Association (ARHCA)
The Safety in Schools Foundation of Canada, Dynacor Media, BURNCO

With a special thank you to all interview participants:
Nicole Sutherland – Chris’s Mother
Darryl Wiebe – Arjon Construction (Owner)

Upon completion of this course you will be able to:

• Who’s in the Industry
• Regulatory Framework
• Injuries and Fatalities
• Understanding Vulnerability
• Common Hazards
• Assessing Hazards
•  Controlling Hazards
• The Safety Cycle
• Roles and Responsibilities
• The Importance of Guarding
• Responsible Workplaces
• Video Case Study
• Hindsight 20/20
• Key Lessons