Noteworthy health and safety enhancements at the UK's quarries were rejoiced at a special exhibition, previously this week. The Health and Safety Executive has made revelation that reportable injuries in the sector have seen a decrease by 76 %, ever since it launched the “Hard Target” initiative in 2000.

Additionally, the event offered the HSE with an opportunity to reaffirm its 'Target Zero' project, which intends to lessen injuries by an additional 15%year-on-year by 2015.

The quarrying industry has shown what can be accomplished, when an industry sector swears by to really bring improvements in health and safety, said HSE Chair, Judith Hackitt.

On the other hand, there is no room for satisfaction. As the number of instances keeps reducing, it will get ever more demanding for the industry to make better arrangements to deal with the demands.

The HSE also made use of the Hillhead 2010 exhibition to praise the Companies, trade bodies and trade unions for their position in reducing the number of injuries in the sector.

Firms involved in the quarry industry are demanded to make use of a number of safety precautions during their work, for example warning signs.