Tarmac support Summer quarry safety campaign

MPA ‘Stay Safe’ campaign raises awareness of the danger of swimming in quarry lakes

TARMAC are once again backing the Mineral Products Association’s ‘Stay Safe’ campaign, to raise awareness of the importance of quarry safety and the danger of swimming in quarry lakes during the summer months.

Whilst quarry lakes can seem tempting, they are often deep and cold and can contain hidden hazards. Sadly, there is an average of five fatalities each year in UK quarries, involving members of the public, the majority of which are water-related and occur in disused sites.

Stay Safe is part of an ongoing industry focus on improving site safety and protecting local communities around quarry sites, by educating people on this important issue. The campaign also supports the UK Drowning Prevention Strategy, which has an objective to achieve a 50% reduction in accidental drowning by 2026, saving over 200 lives per year.

The Mineral Products Association (MPA) has created resources that can be used by members, schools and the public to promote these important safety messages. For more information on the MPA’s Stay Safe campaign, visit the Youth Zone at: www.mineralproducts.org