Guards are physical barriers which prevent access to the danger zone. There are a series of British and European Standards which illustrate ways in which the majority of equipment used in quarries should be guarded. The type of guard to be used will be set out in the health and safety document.
Fixed plant and machinery such as conveyors kill 18% of those fatally injured each year in quarries. The provision of guarding for moving machinery has been a legal requirement for over 160 years. Compliance - we can help you comply with the latest industry legislation on guards, by providing:
