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28/09/2004
HSENI issue quarry warning
The Health and Safety Executive of Northern Ireland (HSENI) has warned quarry owners of an imminent inspection campaign across the province next week.
The campaign, which begins on October 4, will focus on plant and machinery safety as this accounts for more than half of all fatal accidents in quarries.
Malcolm Downey of the HSENI said: "Many quarries here are working to the proper standards when operating plant and machinery.
"These companies have nothing to fear from this initiative, but those companies who are working with a reckless disregard for safety will be challenged and may face prosecution."
Mr Downey said the HSENI would have a team of 18 inspectors checking for unguarded and poorly maintained plant and machinery.
"They will be taking appropriate enforcement action and issuing Prohibition Notices to prevent the operation of dangerous machinery - so be warned," he added.
(MB)
The campaign, which begins on October 4, will focus on plant and machinery safety as this accounts for more than half of all fatal accidents in quarries.
Malcolm Downey of the HSENI said: "Many quarries here are working to the proper standards when operating plant and machinery.
"These companies have nothing to fear from this initiative, but those companies who are working with a reckless disregard for safety will be challenged and may face prosecution."
Mr Downey said the HSENI would have a team of 18 inspectors checking for unguarded and poorly maintained plant and machinery.
"They will be taking appropriate enforcement action and issuing Prohibition Notices to prevent the operation of dangerous machinery - so be warned," he added.
(MB)
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