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:
- Permanent Cessation of Quarry Operations - defined
- Temporary Cessation of Quarry Operations - defined
- Quarrying Operations - defined
- Quarry Skills Certification Scheme – defined