What Good Looks Like: Contractor Management
Contractors are critical to operations, but they also introduce risk. Expired certifications, unclear responsibilities, or insufficient site knowledge can quickly create compliance issues.
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The quarrying industry in Ireland has been preparing for a major regulatory shift as the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (Quarries) Regulations 2025 have been formally signed into law. Taking effect on 1 January 2026, the new framework is designed to deliver stronger worker protections and simplify compliance processes for operators.
The updated rules introduce tighter safeguards around the use of explosives, one of the sector’s highest-risk activities, while also offering a more efficient regulatory structure that reduces unnecessary financial and legal strain. For example, quarry operators will now be able to notify the Health and Safety Authority (HSA) of temporary closures more easily, helping firms manage sites that are not economically viable without facing disproportionate burdens.
Other modernisations include a streamlined approach to form submission, with online processes introduced to improve efficiency and reduce administrative overheads. The Regulations were developed by the Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment in collaboration with the HSA and informed by input from the Quarry Safety Partnership.
Minister of State Alan Dillon highlighted the importance of these reforms, noting that the principle underpinning occupational health and safety is that every worker has the right to a safe workplace. Mark Cullen, interim CEO of the HSA, added that the updated framework is a critical step in ensuring quarrying operations meet the highest safety standards while supporting employers in fulfilling their responsibilities.
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