Are there new Definitions in the Safety Health and Welfare at Work (Quarries) Regulations 2025?

Yes, there are new and amended definitions. These are as follows:

  • Regulation 3 (1) (e) and (f) -Definition of a quarry is new, everything else under existing 3(1) remains the same.
  • Regulation 3(2)(c) The wording has changed but the same effect.
  • ANBI - new
  • Blasting Explosive - new
  • Cap Sensitive - new to reflect update use of explosives
  • Explosive Article - new
  • Explosive Store - amended to suit quarry operations
  • Haul Road - new
  • Inspection - new
  • On-site-mixing – new

There has been further clarity regarding existing definitions:

  1. Permanent Cessation of Quarry Operations - defined
  2. Temporary Cessation of Quarry Operations - defined
  3. Quarrying Operations - defined
  4. Quarry Skills Certification Scheme – defined