Machinery guarding inspection initiative for quarries, concrete and waste premises

HSENI inspectors will visit businesses to ensure that machinery is adequately guarded to prevent access to dangerous parts

The Health and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland (HSENI) has announced an inspection initiative across Northern Ireland quarries, concrete and waste premises, which will take place from May until September 2024.

HSENI inspectors will be visiting these businesses to:

• ensure machinery is adequately guarded to prevent access to dangerous parts
• ensure operators have adequate procedures in place for safe isolation and lock-out of equipment
• review the measures in place so that both routine and non-routine maintenance can be carried out safely

HSENI Inspectors will provide information and advice during the inspection initiative. Where significant risks are found, Inspectors may take enforcement action to achieve compliance with health and safety legislation and to ensure that the risks are properly managed.

Find out more about the machinery guarding, safe isolation and maintenance initiative.

First published 14 May 2024