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These sites range from very old workings, sites that have been returned into private ownership after operations have ceased or have been restored for use as a public amenity or nature reserve. Statistically the majority of fatalities and serious injuries involving quarries have occurred in these types of sites.
The MPA runs an annual national Stay Safe campaign, in conjunction with its members, to help raise public awareness of the potential hazards that people expose themselves to when they enter active or non-operational sites uninvited.
The summit will seek to involve all those parties who may own or have responsibility for the management of these sites; the emergency services and safety organisations; appropriate regulatory bodies; environmental groups and representatives from sporting and recreational organisations.
Nigel Jackson, chief executive MPA, said: “I believe that by coming together and sharing our knowledge and experience, we will be able to better manage the public safety issues associated with these sites. We will be contacting all key stakeholders over the summer period but would welcome interested parties contacting us in the meantime.”
