SOUTHERN AFRICA NEWS
Aspasa introduces best-practice guidelines for notice boards
The Aggregate and Sand Producers Association of Southern Africa ( Aspasa ) has introduced a series of best practice guidelines designed to be posted on company notice boards to promote safety . The guidelines provide a quick and concise overview of the best practices involved in various potentially dangerous activities within the quarry , and aim to promote staff awareness . According to Aspasa director Nico Pienaar , the prevention of injuries on site is a cornerstone of the association ’ s work to protect the long-term sustainability of the quarrying industry . Apart from its strict safety , health , road , environment and quality ( Shreq ) policies , which are mandatory for members and audited annually , the notice board guidelines are meant to reinforce the efforts of all involved in the industry to bring about a culture of ‘ Zero harm ’.
“ There is only so much that legislation or association policies can do . Beyond that , it is the responsibility of the quarry owners and managers to communicate and ensure that everyone on site adheres to these requirements .
According to Aspasa director Nico Pienaar , site safety is a cornerstone of Aspasa ’ s work to protect the long-term sustainability of the quarrying industry .
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Aspasa has released best practice guidelines on various potentially dangerous activities within the quarry , and has been designed for use on company notice boards .
Interventions like the notice board best practices are designed to reinforce a message of safety and to keep it fresh in the memory of those involved in specific activities on site ,” explains Pienaar .
“ In addition , it also gives those who may not be directly involved in a certain process enough knowledge to identify risks and to alert colleagues of potentially dangerous situations arising within the workplace ,” he adds .
The notice board best practices cover a diverse range of topics covering the most common potentially dangerous activities within a quarry , including the safe handling of LDVs ( vehicles ), dump chutes ( transfer points ), electricity , haulage , heights and preventing falling , mobile equipment , as well as cellular devices on site .
QUARRY SA | JANUARY 2017 _ 7