Show Protect Mine Workers rk V I r s J v N. N r SYE E t. t di d i I Ip 9 J. J tI d i bi w n. n p I t a 4 yh y r Safety Is s one of pr the leading factors factors fac fac- factors tors of the continuous program pf of the mines to better conditions of pf men working underground Anc and on op the tho surface The prevention of accidents ac Oc and the ma maintenance of a high degree of pr morale Is the objective objective ob of every mining company The Tho accompanying pictures s show the award winning team of the Utah Copper company end and the team at work during a tion All mines plant employ employees es have received one or more standard training courses in first aid Membership Membership Mem on the teams is composed of men working in the mines and and plants and competition f If open to to all employees Many haye won national recognition after utter winning places on tho the team I The Tho Utah Copper mines plant team won the championship at the International akl and mud Mines Rescue I meet In jn 1929 and nd has finished well among mong among the leaders In succeeding su c years ears The U Utah ah Copper company n started start ed first aid training tr in November 1929 In that year the company had 90 lost time accidents The following following fol lowing year jear 1930 1920 after training had been completed accidents were r reduced du ed 50 per cent The tr training ig is conducted In accordance accordance ac with pith standards of ot the United States tates bureau of mines Mining realize that b by providing n a maximum of safety and better working conditions conditions condi a tl higher degree of morale Gun can be e maintained Realizing Realizing- this th they y f an continually striving ins to im m prove prO working conditions for the men |