C O N T E N T S Message from the Executive Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 By Norman Cheesman The challenges of operating in Ontario’s North: Aggregate producers comment on the ups and downs . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Going green on the road: Experts weigh in on whether electric gravel trucks will ever take the road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 By Treena Hein Untangling red tape: Addressing duplication and redundancy in processes involving the aggregate industry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 When an accident happens: What to do when there’s a workplace accident at a pit or quarry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 By Treena Hein Sharing well-earned wisdom: Cam Baker taps into his broad knowledge of geoscience on a daily basis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Multitasker extraordinaire: Juggling lots of moving pieces keeps Lauren Mulkerns on her toes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Snake hibernacula: The award-winning rehabilitation of Vinemount Quarries includes a space for snakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 By Treena Hein Tackling erosion: Steps aggregate producers can take to minimize erosion at their sites and further downstream . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Building pathways: University of Waterloo exposes students to aggregates through a dedicated course . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 By Sarah B. Hood Professional Services Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 The Final Rehab: Professor’s Lake, Brampton, ON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 24 8 34 28 16 WINTER 2019 AVENUES 5