Dominion considers the health and safety of all those involved with the Company to be of the utmost importance, with the implementation of appropriate health and safety procedures and training programs overseen by an Occupational Health & Safety Committee.

This Committee monitors the effectiveness of all HSE procedures at Challenger and has helped Dominion maintain an excellent record in safeguarding the health and safety of all staff and contractors.

A total of  455,400 hours were worked at the Challenger operation during 2009 with a solid safety performance achieved.

The onsite occupational health and safety services were fully occupied with general health advice and consultations as well as first aid treatments and mines rescue training. A total of three Lost Time Injuries occurred during the second half of the year. Prior to these incidents, a record 665 days free of Lost Time Injury had been achieved.

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) was again used where appropriate and provides an invaluable service for Challenger.