ASSOCIATIONS
INSTITUTE OF
QUARRYING SA
By Robyn Grimsley
The Institute of Quarrying is the international professional bod y for quarrying , construction materials and the related extractive and processing industries . Formed in the UK in 1917 to support the extractives industry and associated sectors , the Institute has affiliated national Institutes in Australia , Hong Kong , Malaysia , New Zealand and South Africa .
Robyn Grimsley
Terry Pop , Secretary of the Institute of Quarrying Southern Africa .
Robyn Grimsley
Simon Tose , Chairman of the Institute of Quarrying Southern Africa .
UK Institute Centenary celebrations
Last year saw the Institute of Quarrying in the UK celebrate its centennial year and Institute of Quarrying Southern Africa ( IQSA ) secretary , Terry Pop , attended the official centenary celebrations , along with representatives from the Australian , Hong Kong , Malaysian and New Zealand branches .
Under the theme ‘ Inspiring for Generations ’, the centenary celebrations included a day-long conference focusing on health and wellness . “ We tend to focus on safety more than health , and that ’ s all over , not just in the quarrying industry ,” says Pop .
The celebrations also gave the representatives from the various national institutes a chance to meet up with each other and compare notes .
Institute gears up for April conference
The Institute of Quarrying Southern Africa is gearing up for its 49 th annual conference in April . This year , the conference will be back in Elangeni Hotel in Durban . The first meeting for exhibitors was held on 22 November 2017 at the Lifestyle Garden Centre in Johannesburg . Those in attendance discussed the exhibition , exhibitor participation the theme for this year ’ s conference .
According to institute secretary Terry Pop , planning is well on its way , and the delegate programme will be sent out to members in mid-January , along with the relevant documents . Hotel bookings will also be open at this time .
Presentations at the UK Institute of Quarrying centenary
Being a middle-aged man can be fatal ! Martin Tod ( Men ’ s Health Forum ) An overview of the issues affecting men ’ s health and how they impact sickness levels in the UK . Includes guidance on how employers can provide effective support to their employees .
Helping Great Britain work well Colin Mew ( HSE ) Great Britain ’ s health and safety record is the envy of much of the world . Central to this is protecting people by managing risk in a proportionate and effective way , supporting innovation and increasing productivity . HSE is seeking to influence the system through its ‘ Help Great Britain work well ’ strategy .
Commit to be Fit : using technology to support employee health Ben Williams ( EPC ) Commit to be Fit is an innovative initiative for employees that brings together technology and training to support health and wellbeing initiatives .
No longer all in the mind Peter Williamson ( Knights Brown ) With more and more employers recognising the importance of mental health , we hear from Peter Williamson of Knights Brown on how their new campaign seeks to address this issue and the reasons why .
Protecting and promoting health , safety and wellbeing John Mawer ( Tarmac ) Insight into Tarmac ’ s new campaign , which assists in promoting good mental wellbeing .
A global look at what HeidelbergCement is achieving for biodiversity Dr Carolyn Jewell ( HeidelbergCement ) The quarrying industry is the unsung hero of environmental management . Dr Carolyn Jewell will talk about the initiatives and contributions being undertaken by HeidelbergCement to support biodiversity on a global level .
Alternative fuels for an alternative future John Pickering ( Sapphire / Tarmac ) Rising energy costs are driving operators to find increasingly innovative sources of fuel that are good for business and good for the environment .
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