HSE lights fuse on shotfirers and explosives
Quarry firms and contractors involved in blasting and the use of explosives can expect to feel the heat from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) this year as the government body revisits a long neglected area, according to HM Inspector of Quarries Roy Bush.
Speaking at this year’s British Aggregates Association (BAA) annual general meeting on Monday 12 May, Bush warned quarry firms that explosives would be top of the HSE agenda this year.
He said: "It is an area that has not been inspected for a while so we feel it is time to take a closer look. We will be looking for compliance with part five of the Quarries Regulations.”
Blasting specifications not meeting section two of the Quarries Code of Practice and poor blast design that leaves faces difficult to access or clear are just two areas where the HSE will look at taking action, he said.
Speaking at this year’s British Aggregates Association (BAA) annual general meeting on Monday 12 May, Bush warned quarry firms that explosives would be top of the HSE agenda this year.
He said: "It is an area that has not been inspected for a while so we feel it is time to take a closer look. We will be looking for compliance with part five of the Quarries Regulations.”
Blasting specifications not meeting section two of the Quarries Code of Practice and poor blast design that leaves faces difficult to access or clear are just two areas where the HSE will look at taking action, he said.
