2022 / 2023 Edition
Health and safety
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Overcoming the challenges in the mineral extraction and processing industry
James Thorne, chief executive officer of the Institute of Quarrying, discusses how the pandemic provides a timely reminder of the importance of strategic risk management
Iain Ormrod, general manager at Chepstow Plant International (CPI), discusses how COVID-19 has reshaped the quarrying and aggregates sector so far, explains CPI’s response to the crisis and looks...
Meeting HSE requirements in a pandemic with silo protection systems
The Institute of Quarrying discuss the need for a cultural and behavioural shift away from health and safety being conscious 'good practice' to it becoming the unconscious norm
The first day back to work after the festive period can be tough as people switch off their ‘out of office’ notices and get back into the mindset of work. However, Aggregate Industries take a...
McLanahan discuss the key priorities for ensuring overall site safety and safer crushing operations
How new quarry operators Callycombe Aggregates are gaining essential skills and knowledge on health and safety
Ben Williams talks about EPC-UK's dedication to health and safety excellence and the importance of leadership in employee engagement
David Wadsworth, UK sales manager at Hycontrol, discusses the health and safety issues in maintaining silo safety equipment at height and puts the case for ground-level testing
First in a new series of quarterly updates from the Quarries National Joint Advisory Committee
Chepstow Plant working with clients and equipment partners to maintain the best possible levels of safe working practice on site
Bell Equipment establish position as safe tipping software forerunners with help from Chepstow Plant
MPA Health & Safety Conference and Awards 2016 demonstrate that ‘Safer by Sharing’ is alive and well