The UK mining and quarrying sector is enhancing safety through the creation of a new Strategic Safety Forum.
- Five prominent industry bodies are collaborating to improve health and safety standards.
- The Strategic Safety Forum is set to launch at the renowned Hillhead exhibition in Buxton.
- Members include top organisations such as the Mineral Products Association and the British Aggregates Association.
- The initiative aims to establish the highest standards in health and safety across various sectors.
The UK mining and quarrying sector is taking a significant step forward in health and safety with the launch of a new Strategic Safety Forum. This initiative sees the collaboration of five key industry bodies: the Mineral Products Association (MPA), British Aggregates Association (BAA), the Institute of Quarrying (IQ), Mineral Products Qualification Council (MPQC) and the Quarries National Joint Advisory Council (QNJAC).
This noteworthy coalition will officially commence at the forthcoming biennial Hillhead quarry equipment exhibition in Buxton, a pivotal event for the industry. By bringing these organisations together, the forum seeks to foster collaboration and coordination among key sector players, enhancing the overall safety and performance.
The forum’s mission is to ensure the sector adheres to the highest standards of health and safety. This commitment is part of a broader legal and moral responsibility that these organisations bear collectively and individually. Such a comprehensive approach is expected to yield significant improvements across the aggregates, asphalt, cement, concrete, precast and masonry, dimension stone, lime, mortar, and industrial sand industries.
Forum members represent a wide array of UK industries and are committed to integrating their efforts towards a united goal. This unified strategy not only addresses immediate safety concerns but also sets a precedent for future advancements in industry standards. The joint effort reflects a shared understanding of the critical importance of safeguarding the workforce involved in these sectors.
The new safety forum marks a transformative approach to health and safety in the UK quarrying and mining industry.
