What should operators do to prepare for the appointment of a temporary quarry manager?

Operators should review their current management structure and identify someone who can act as a temporary quarry manager. They should then assess their competency to ensure suitability for the role, identify any training requirement and draft a written appointment letter specifying their appointment. All staff should then be briefed on the temporary quarry manager appointment, so it is clear who is in charge when the quarry manager is absent. This can be done on an annual basis.