Quarry work involves heavy machinery, height and moving loads. These basic safety practices help protect workers and visitors.
Stone quarries are busy places with heavy equipment, moving vehicles and working faces. Safety depends on clear rules that everyone follows every day.
Personal protective equipment
- Safety helmet, high-visibility vest and safety shoes for everyone on site.
- Eye, ear and dust protection where crushing or drilling takes place.
Safe working faces
Benches should be kept at safe heights and widths, and loose rock should be removed before work starts. Edges need clear marking or bunds so vehicles do not come too close.
Vehicles and machinery
- Separate routes for people and vehicles wherever possible.
- Regular checks of brakes, horns, lights and reversing alarms.
- Only trained and authorised operators should run machines.
Training and communication
Daily briefings, clear signage and a simple way to report hazards make a real difference. Visitors should always be accompanied and briefed before entering the working area.
Safety rules should follow the applicable mine safety regulations and the site's own approved procedures.
