Quarry Lagoon inspections

Quarry Lagoon inspections

by | Apr 16, 2024 | Geotechnical

Guidance on the inspection of lagoons – QNJAC In this QNJAC guidance you will find information, images and videos covering all aspects of quarry lagoon inspections, it covers the two types of lagoons commonly found in quarries Below Ground level lagoons which...
Quarry Lagoon inspections

Selecting a Geotechnical Specialist

by | Apr 16, 2024 | Geotechnical

Guidance on selecting a geotechnical specialist QNJAC has produced some new guidance on the selection of geotechnical specialists. Where a significant hazard has been identified it is the duty of the operator to ensure that a Geotechnical Assessment is carried out by...
Quarry Lagoon inspections

Geotechnical self-audit

by | Apr 16, 2024 | Geotechnical

Geotechnical self-audit form This self-audit has been produced by a working group of QNJAC which comprises industry experts from varied backgrounds, the Trade Unions and HSE. The purpose of this document is to provide a structured framework to enable organisations to...
Quarry Lagoon inspections

Appraisal of excavations and tips

by | Apr 16, 2024 | Geotechnical

Quarries Regulation 1999 – Regulation 32 – Appraisal of excavations and tips Appraisals conducted in accordance with Regulation 32 are a vital part of the safe systems of work and are mandatory under the law. However, the process is often misunderstood and...
Quarry Lagoon inspections

Overburden Stripping

by | Apr 16, 2024 | Geotechnical

Overburden stripping – Toolbox talk This  toolbox talk  is aimed at quarry operators, quarry managers and supervisors and should be read in conjunction with the ‘ QNJAC Guidance to Managing Change to Excavations and Tips’ It has been prepared...