As representatives of the QNJAC (Quarries National Joint Advisory Committee) – Geotechnics Working Group, Michelle Latimer of Dalgleish Associates and Mark Friel of Hargreaves, gave a presentation entitled ‘Ensuring Geotechnical Safety and Compliance’ at the Institute of Quarrying Scottish Branch. The evening was well supported by 38 members/guests attending.
The technical evening is part of series of QNJAC presentations being undertaken across the UK covering topics including the requirements of the Quarry Regulations 1999, with respect to Geotechnical Appraisals, the scope of Geotechnical Assessments and examples of good and bad practice in the industry.