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Quarry Safety

OHSS can provide assistance with all aspects of quarry safety. Our lead consultant in this area has vast experience both in relation to the production aspects of quarrying, and as an inspector with the HSA.  Whether it is a thorough audit of your work and procedures, the compilation of Safety Management Systems or tailored advice on any aspect of the quarrying business, OHSS can provide solutions to your needs.
The key aspect of the new Quarries Regulations 2008 is the emphasis on meaningful safety management. Our consultant is already very experienced with the requirements following substantial work experience in extractive industries in the UK and can assist you in achieving compliance.

 

Explosives Safety Advice

 

OHSS can audit the way your company manages safety aspects of the blasting operation and can offer advice with regards to complying with best practice in relation to blasting safety and compliance with Part 5 of the Quarries Regulations 2008. Our lead consultant in the area of quarry safety is a member of the Institute of Explosive Engineers, he has experience in all areas of quarry blasting.

 

Quarry Risk Assessment

 

The identification of hazards and the assessment of risks is a legal requirement under the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005. Our lead consultant has many years of quarrying and explosives experience, OHSS can assist you to analyse and manage the risks associated with quarrying operations and put together easy to use risk control plans.

 

Safety Statements

 

The risks to your organisation from failing to manage workplace health and safety are significant at a time when workplace injuries are high and legislative requirements mounting. In many instances such failures arise from lack of knowledge and systems to manage health and safety rather than deliberate actions on behalf of managers or directors.
The most effective way to manage health and safety risks is to implement an Occupational Health & Safety Management system. These systems give a sound foundation to the management of risk. Whether a decision is made to adopt a formalised system or not it is advisable to work towards the recognised standard of for Occupational Health & Safety Management that is OHSAS 18001.
OHSAS 18001 is based on the principle of risk management and is modelled on the ISO series of international standards and can be easily integrated with other risk management systems. The advantage of working to this standard is that if, in the future, it is decided to seek accreditation to ISO 18001 then the foundations are in place for such accreditation.
For more details on the benefits and details of OHSAS 18001 click here (link to previous section).
OHSS auditors are some of the most experienced having worked in the past for the HSA and implemented Safety Statements for many of our clients. We provide a professional, client focused and dynamic approach to the audit process and bring their experience to your organisation.

 

Noise Vibration

 

OHSS Safety Consultants draw on their extensive quarrying experience to help you control noise and vibrations in your organisation. Our engineers will help you assess noise exposure, working to minimize noise and noise pollution in your quarrying activities and ensure that your employees are adequately protected from the harmful effects of noise and vibrations.

 Occupational Hygiene :
 Silica Monitoring and Assessments
 Noise Monitoring and Assessments
 Asphalt & Blumen Fume Monitoring
 Chemical Agents Risk Assessments
 Vibration Monitoring and Assessments

 
Safety Management Audits

 

OHSS will arrange and carry out an in-depth safety management audit of your company and prepare, in consultation with you, an action plan to assist your organisation comply with Health and Safety regulations and implement best practice procedures to ensure that you operate safely at all times. Our lead auditors have 15 years combined enforcement experience as HSA inspectors. Using additional personnel, such as trained OHSAS 18001 auditors, OHSS can provide practical solutions to identified Health and Safety issues.