Quarries related publications and guidance

Publications

• Mines and quarries publications
• Workplace transport publications

Guidance

• Sheeting
• Slips and trips toolkit
• Example Excavation and Tip Inspection Report
• Guidance on Brake Testing for Rubber-tyred vehicles
• Guidance for carrying out risk assessment at surface mining operations
• Guidance on the Fencing of Quarries

Videos

Stop Dust Before it Stops You - video developed by the Quarries Partnership Team

Research

• Review of targeted initiatives in the manufacturing sector Research report RR620
• An exploration of the current effectiveness of worker engagement practices in the quarry industry RR1031

Quarry fact file newsletter

This newsletter is aimed principally at quarry managers and employees, updates the industry about issues of concern to the Quarries National Joint Advisory Committee.

Feature articles from previous editions are reproduced here.

• Visibility around earthmoving vehicles
• Seatbelts
• Falls from quarry faces
• Working at height
• Health and safety document
• Tips for vehicles on tips
• Reduce accidents and ill health
• Face the facts
• Effective employee involvement
• Silica