Background to the Course

Quarrying is a hazardous activity which has a poor safety record according to HSE statistics over the last few years.  The introduction of the Quarries Regulations 1999 and the commitment of employers to improve workplace safety standards require a proactive approach to the management of health and safety in the workplace.  Supervisors at all levels, irrespective of organisational structure, have an important role as first line managers.  This course has been designed to provide quarry operations supervisors with an increased awareness of general health and safety issues and sufficient knowledge and some of the skills they require to supervise management of health and safety in quarries.  It has been designed and developed through consultation with a number of EPIC member companies and can be customised to incorporate individual company’s particular requirements.  The course provides partial coverage of the Health and Safety knowledge requirements of the NVQ in Health, Safety and Environmental Management in Quarries.

Who Should Attend?

Assistant managers, team leaders, foremen and other supervisors in quarries, with experience or without experience of the post.  The course style is participative and will encourage course members to share their experience under the guidance of the trainer.

Course Objectives

On completion of this course, members should:

• Understand how accidents are caused and how they can be prevented
• Understand the role of the quarry supervisor in health and safety management        
• Understand the requirements for the quarry health and safety document
• Be able to identify and correct unsafe behaviours
• Have an improved ability to recognise hazards in quarries
• Have an improved ability to communicate on safety issues 
• Know the main requirements and purpose of risk assessment
• Be able to carry out a simple risk assessment
• Gain a working knowledge of safety monitoring techniques

Course Content

Including, but not necessarily restricted to:

• The role of the supervisor in accident prevention
• Introduction to health and safety law for supervisors, with particular reference the Quarries Regulations 1999
• Identifying hazards in quarries
• Risk assessment and risk control 
• Behavioural safety awareness
• Workplace safety inspections
• Workplace practical project

Course Structure and Delivery Methods

An assessed two-day course, consisting of lectures, discussions and group exercises,  multiple choice knowledge tests and an assessed workplace project leading to the award of the EPIC Certificate of Achievement.

Course details

For further details telephone EPIC on 01727 869008, or email your enquiry to info@epicltd.co.uk