SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – May 9, 2017 – Boart Longyear recently launched its new global training program for drilling supervisors, drillers, driller assistants, mechanics, welders, manufacturing employees, and other front-line employees. The training is based on the Australian Resources and Infrastructure Industry training requirements, the United States Mine Safety and Health Administration standards and the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety standards, customized for Boart Longyear specific rigs, equipment and tooling. The training includes classroom and on-the-job training, health and safety guidance documents, standard work procedures, online training and detailed assessments for certification of competency.

“Safety is our top priority, and we are excited to launch our new training program globally,” said Vice President of Environment, Health, Safety and Training, James Chalmers. “The training incorporates Boart Longyear standards and industry best practices and uses a combination of techniques to ensure understanding and comprehension. This training program is another demonstration of Boart Longyear’s commitment to our employees, customers and the communities in which we operate.”

The program includes a drilling supervisor training course where supervisors are given essential coaching and tools to help them navigate and succeed in their positions. Supervisors lead over 75% of the workforce within Boart Longyear, and their influence in environment, health, safety and training is critical to employees’ and clients’ safety and success. From workbook exercises, interactive activities, real-life situational examples and guided discussions, each supervisor is given an opportunity to grow in their position from both an operational and safety perspective.

The training will be tracked and reportable online through the Company’s learning management system. The system tracks individual training and competencies and includes more than 20 online training modules on topics such as Hazard and Risk Awareness, Field Level Risk Assessment, Incident Reporting and Investigation, and Distracted Driving.

About Boart Longyear

Established in 1890, Boart Longyear is the world’s leading provider of drilling services, drilling equipment and performance tooling for mining and drilling companies. It also has a substantial presence in parts and service, energy, mine dewatering, oil sands exploration, production drilling, and down-hole instrumentation.

The Global Drilling Services division operates for a diverse mining customer base spanning a wide range of commodities, including copper, gold, nickel, zinc, uranium, and other metals and minerals. The Global Products division designs, manufactures and sells drilling equipment, performance tooling, down-hole instrumentation and parts and services.

Boart Longyear is headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA, and listed on the Australian Securities Exchange in Sydney, Australia (ASX:BLY). More information about Boart Longyear can be found at www.boartlongyear.com. To get Boart Longyear news direct, follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook.