Stay Safe
MPA Scotland supports the MPA Stay Safe campaign which raises public awareness of the potential hazards they may be exposing themselves to when entering active or disused quarries uninvited.
People may be attracted to the sites due to the dramatic scenery, isolation, wildlife, or perceived opportunity for play or adventure.
However, the site may feature hazards such as steep rock faces, moving plant, unstable ground, underwater pumps and machinery, deep water, very cold water, sudden and unexpected changes in depth, high alkalinity, pollution, and silt ponds that can act like quicksand.
MPA and its members are committed to ensuring that local communities, especially children, are aware of the dangers of entering quarries unsupervised, and particularly the hazards associated with quarry lakes.
Most fatalities in quarries are water related, occur at disused sites, involve young males who are often engaging in activities they perceive as harmless fun until the tragic incident occurs.
MPA Scotland supports the Scottish Drowning Prevention Strategy and works collaboratively with the emergency services and other stakeholders.
To access resources that can be used with schools and community groups visit StaySafe Campaign resources on mineralproducts.org
Vulnerable Road User Safety
The industry is working to address the safety of vulnerable road users such as cyclists and pedestrians, with the aim of decreasing collisions between cyclists and pedestrians and construction materials delivery vehicles.