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4 June 2006 - New Safety Website for
Quarrying Sector Soon to be Launched
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A new website for the quarrying industry is to be launched this
month (June 2006), with the aim of further reducing the number of accidents
within it's industry, by sharing knowledge amongst stakeholders and providing
guidance to both workers and management alike.
Leading the £224,000 project is the Quarry Products Association
(QPA), supported by members and stakeholders such as the following:
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Part-funded from the Aggregates Levy Sustainability Fund via the
Mineral Industry Sustainable Technology programme. Having succeeded in cutting
accidents by half over a five year period.
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The British Aggregates Association.
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The Health & Safety Executive.
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The University of Leeds, and national training body EPIC.
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Substantial support has come from the Mineral Industry Research
Organisation, which distributes funds from a government tax on aggregates
through its Mineral Industry Sustainable Technology Programme.
There are three main elements within the project, consisting of
a guide, a DVD and the new website. The guide and DVD are already
available and the website will be launched this month.
Director of Health and Safety for the QPA, Mr. Martin Isles,
said:
"This guide is for everyone - not just management. It
contains a fund of ideas which are often very simple and can be applied to a
range of common problems.
"Taking the time to thumb through a copy could spark an idea
that improves efficiency and prevents a serious incident. Saving lives and
achieving the target of zero incidents is, after all, the ultimate aim of this
project."
The new website will play a major role in the project, by
incorporating the following:
Commenting on the alert system, Hanson’s National Health &
Safety Manager, Mr. Colin Nottage, said:
"The system will send an automatic e-mail to registered users
when a new alert has been submitted, guiding them towards the website for
further information.
"It will make a significant difference to the way that we
communicate across the industry - and allow us to each learn from the
experiences of others."
Further information can be obtained from Rachel Hedges or Andrew
Tapscott, by telephoning 0845 644 3845 or by e-mail to
rachel.hedges@daybreakcomm.co.uk
The new website, when launched, will be accessible by clicking
the following:
www.safequarry.com
A Quarrying Guidance, in pdf format, is available from the HSE
and can be accessed by clicking the following:
HSE Quarrying Guidance
Article by Alexandra Johnston
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