Continued success depends on the quality, talent and energy of its employees. We seek out, identify and then hire the best. Excellence is our goal. We train and reward our employees with that in mind because we believe their success is our success.
Taseko’s workforce reflect the diversity of the communities in which we operate. In 2019, 21.4% of new hires were female and 14.3% were Indigenous people (Gibraltar only)
Employee health and safety has always been a high-level commitment for Taseko, Gibraltar, and Florence Copper management.
The health, safety, and well-being of our employees, contractors and their families is a priority. Ouroperational practicestarget continuous improved efficiencies, safety performance and occupational health.
By enlisting the support of each employee, the Company has developed departmental goals aimed at encouraging all employeesto lead by example in incident prevention.
Investing in our employees,specifically their training, gives each individual the confidence to be a leader in looking out not only for their own safety but the safety of their coworkers.
Milestones
Florence Copper
Florence Copper has had zero reportable incidents since the commencement of the Production Test Facility.
Gibraltar Mine
Gibraltar has received the prestigious John Ash Award in 2014, 2015, 2016, and 2018. Presented by the BC Ministry of Mines, this award is presented to the mining operation with the lowest industry frequency rate and a minimum of one million hours worked.
This success is in large measure a reflection of the skill and dedication of our employees to not only operational excellence but also to the well-being of their fellow workers. Safety is the top priority at Taseko and we take great care to ensure safety is the first consideration in all decisions and actions we take.
Summary
The summary of hours of work, including contractors, along with the Lost Time information for Gibraltar Mine is summarized below:
| Year | YTD Lost Time | YTD LT Severity | YTD LT Frequency |
| 2019 | 5 | 72.7 | 0.68 |
| 2018 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 4 | 22.8 | 0.59 |
| 2016 | 2 | 6.38 | 0.30 |
| 2015 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 2014 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
Gibraltar B Crew Mine Operations were recognized for achieving 'One Year Loss Time' Incident Free on February 14, 2013
