As you may have read in our last Newsletter, HMA received its CoR (Certificate of Recognition) from Enform in mid-2009 making us the only Land Company in Canada to receive a CoR. Moving forward, we are working to maintain and enhance our CoR and more closely align HMA’s Safety Program with those of our clients. Quite simply, as an agent for our clients, we recognize the value we provide in helping our clients meet safety objectives and expectations. The closer we can align with industry in this regard, the more effective our services can be.

In an effort to steer the ongoing development of our Safety Program and provide knowledgeable liaison with our clients and projects, HMA recently hired Mike Judson as a full-time Safety Advisor.

Mike comes to HMA with 12 years of experience in the Oil & Gas Industry, working in the upstream sector with Ryan Energy Technologies Inc., a directional drilling service company, and most recently from Toromont Energy Systems Inc., a manufacturer and service provider of gas compression and processing packages.

Mike has developed, implemented and audited safety management programs and systems in Western Canada, as well as, for U.S. subsidiaries, meeting compliance with OSHA regulatory requirements. He has strong experience developing and delivering training programs, conducting accident investigations, and in managing and maintaining all elements of an effective, productive safety program. He received his accreditation in Safety & Environmental Technology from S.A.I.T.

Mike is adamant that the best way to achieve goals relative to safety management is to maintain open and effective two-way communication with our greatest asset, our employees.