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SCHOOL TOURS • 36 It's Dangerous Out There ALWAYS BE SAFE Whether you work off the road or over the road, Bridgestone wants you to make safety your first concern. Maintaining a safe workplace and reinforcing safety rules contributes to a more productive operation and reduces costs. If you need a better reason, it saves lives. Students got to weigh in as part of their operation tour. LESSONS IN SAFETY There is simply nothing more important than starting your shift safely and getting your people home without harm. That's why we've produced a series of short videos that you can use in safety meetings or at shift start. Access them at bridgestoneminingsolutions .com/safety and select from a range of topics. Bridgestone Commercial Solutions For your nearest Bridgestone Authorized Dealer, visit our website www.bridgestonetrucktires.com ©2013 Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, LLC. All Rights Reserved. Students asked questions about how the company classifies its various products, how permits are obtained for new or expanded sites, and how sustainability relates to aggregate mining. developing the next generation of the workforce is a growing challenge. "Finding somebody who's been trained properly is very, very difficult," she adds. After the tour, students sent her a thank-you card that was signed by everyone on the two tours. They also sent a packet of information about their course of studies. And, future tours seem likely. "Many of my students have never had the opportunity to see a gravel processing facility like yours," Anderson wrote. "As we explore environmental fields, Mining and Mineral Extraction is an important environmental topic. It is important for them to see first hand what this type of career would entail. I hope to visit again with future classes and will encourage my students to consider a career in Geology and Mining." From her perspective, the open-door policy will continue. "I welcome anybody to come in," Hubacz-Kiley says. "I'm very proud of what we've done and our reputation. Our doors are always open to the public. AM Text INFO to 205-289-3782 or visit www.aggman.com/info BAN120164_EquipWorld Fractional Ad_C 1 Bridgestone_AGRM0213pg8.indd 1 SchoolTours_AGRM0613.indd 36 1/16/13 1:18 PM 1/22/13 1:27 PM 5/16/13 9:13 AM