Collaboration and competence bring out the best results

Collaboration and competence bring out the best results

Wednesday May 27, 2026 13:50 - 14:05 Conference hall

Speakers: Camilla Martinsson, Emma Östberg

A safe and healthy work environment is a top priority for Boliden, listen to Camilla and Emma talk about how Boliden has taken workforce safety to the next level.Blast Safe in Aitik is an example of how innovation and technology can enhance safety in one of the most critical activities in mining, namely blasting.The system is designed to ensure that people within the industrial area are informed that blasting is taking place and can report that they have been evacuated or are in a safe place. Blast Safe integrates with the Aitik mine's access control data in real time and with a verification system that confirms each individual's evacuation, whether outside the blasting zone or safely within a certified shelter via access cards or smartphones; a digital evacuation tool that connects people Blast Safe was recently named silver winner of the Euromines Safety Awards 2025. The Euromines Safety Award is presented to companies that have made significant efforts to improve health and safety in the mining industry. Boliden was awarded the prize for Aitik's remarkable innovation and measurable efforts that contribute to safer workplaces. Blast Safe was highlighted as a milestone in the industry and a project that encourages continued development towards safer and more secure working environments.

Lecturers

Camilla Martinsson Speaker

Head of the Work Environment and Safety Section at Aitik
Boliden Minerals

Camilla Martinsson has been working in Aitik in different roles during the past 20 years. Started my journey in Aitik in 2006 as a temporary worker in loading and transport, after a few years I wanted to see something new and applied to the enrichment plant as an operator, I got involved in IF Metall's board and eventually became the Chief Safety Officer. One thing leads to another and after studying alongside working as a work environment engineer, I applied for the position as section manager for work environment and safety. The years and experience in Aitik help me daily and I am happy to have been given the opportunity to develop within Boliden.

Emma Östberg Speaker

Manager Health and safety
Boliden Mineral

Emma Östberg Has worked with work environment issues in industry for almost 20 years. Has tested in Swedish base industry in the form of paper, steel and, for the past 6 years, in mining operations within Boliden. Enjoys the wide variety of issues that can arise in the field of work environment.

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