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Taking Soil Stabilisation Forward. Good morning of information and networking yesterday at the Britpave Soil Stabilisation industry seminar. Delegates learnt about the new specification for highway works and soil stabilisation, exemplar project case studies, the findings of major new research into leaching and the progress towards lime net negative. Phew! For presentations, contact the Britpave office: info@britpave.org.uk

TIME TO TALK DAY – 6th FEBRUARY: We are committed to backing this day dedicated to doing what we can to ensure everyone gets comfortable with and starts talking about #mentalhealth, also taking time to check in with family, friends, colleagues and communities. Time to Talk Day is run by Mind and Rethink Mental Illness, in partnership with Co-op and delivered by See Me with SAMH (Scottish Action for Mental Health), Inspire and Time to Change Wales. Last year’s Day revealed that nearly two thirds of the UK public put on a brave face to avoid talking about their mental health. And nearly half of us are less likely to open up as we don't want to worry others in already difficult times. But talking openly and honestly can be the first step towards better mental health for everyone. It can reduce stigma and help people feel comfortable enough to seek help when they need it. Explore the Time to Talk Day website (https://lnkd.in/efUw_itJ) for a whole range of ideas and resources which can help start the conversation in your workplace and download this resource pack: https://lnkd.in/g8uVJVfu The Health and Safety Executive Talking Toolkit provides guidance on having conversations about work-related stress. It can be downloaded here: https://lnkd.in/dkYedXi #TimetoTalk #MentalHealthMatters #WellbeingAtWork #Stress Mind, Health and Safety Executive, The Institute of Quarrying, Mineral Products Qualifications Council (MPQC)

MERRY CHRISTMAS: #SeasonsGreetings from all of us at MPA to all our members, colleagues and stakeholders. Wishing you all a happy, safe and prosperous 2025. Thanks to Adrian Radnor for this image - Robin at Hereford #Quarry, Herefordshire. #merrychristmas #quarriesandnature #essentialminerals

Next week, why not spare a minute at noon on Thursday 12th. Meanwhile, please stay safe. Take a minute at anytime to stop and think, before you do anything that might mean others are thinking of you once a year. #SaferbySharing https://www.nwdr.online/

TODAY IS THE DAY: The MPA Health and Safety Awards 2024 will be taking place this afternoon from 3pm – 5pm. There is still time to participate in this prestigious online event. Sign up for free and join us in celebrating and sharing the latest health and safety innovations and achievements from across MPA and the wider industry: Register now: https://lnkd.in/eHK8Dshk Following completion of filming and editing, the running time for the online event has been extended from 1.5 to 2 hours. This reflects the high quality of the entries and video content that has been created to support the Health & Safety Awards, which benefit from sharing. #SaferbySharing: With entries from 33 companies across 8 topic awards, ‘The Fatal 6’ and Eurobitume categories, Individual and Young Leader awards, plus the sought-after John Crabbe and Sir Frank Davies trophies, the event promises to be both informative and uplifting. Why register? Whether you’re a senior executive, manager, supervisor, operative, supplier or contractor, this is a unique opportunity to share the practices that are transforming health and safety, and recognise actions that make working environments safer for all. Everyone’s invited: A series of specially commissioned videos, makes this online event ideal for viewing at quarries and production plants. So please share this invitation widely and encourage all your colleagues to join the show and adopt award-winning ideas to help keep people safe. For more information please contact David Yelland email David.Yelland@mineralproducts.org. Special thanks to our headline sponsor DAF Trucks UK and award category sponsors Certora Training Limited ,Eurobitume UK, JCB, Mineral Products Qualifications Council (MPQC), SMT GB and STAS Trailers UK. Mineral Products Association, The Institute of Quarrying, Aggregates Business Magazine, The QMJ Group | Quarrying, Construction, Recycling & Dimensional Stone Events & Publications, Hillhead - International quarrying, construction + recycling show, Hub-4 Digital Media Limited, Health and Safety Executive #MPAHSAwards #VisionZero #HealthandSafety #SafetyAtWork #SafetyLeadership

REGISTER NOW: Don’t miss the MPA Health and Safety Awards 2024, Wednesday 13 November, 3pm – 4.30pm. Sign up for this free online event now: https://lnkd.in/eHK8Dshk #SaferbySharing: Join us to celebrate and share the mineral products industry’s health and safety innovations and achievements. With entries from 33 companies across 8 topic awards (numbering 142 entries), ‘The Fatal 6’ and Eurobitume categories, Individual and Young Leader awards, plus the sought-after John Crabbe and Sir Frank Davies trophies, the event promises to be both informative and uplifting. Why register? Whether you’re a senior executive, manager, supervisor, operative, supplier or contractor, this is a unique opportunity to share the practices that are transforming health and safety, and recognise actions that make working environments safer for all. Everyone’s invited: A series of specially commissioned videos, makes this online event ideal for viewing at quarries and production plants. So please share this invitation widely and encourage all your colleagues to join the show and adopt award-winning ideas to help keep people safe. For more information please contact David Yelland email David.Yelland@mineralproducts.org. Special thanks to our headline sponsor DAF Trucks UK and award category sponsors Certora Training Limited , Eurobitume UK, JCB, Mineral Products Qualifications Council (MPQC), and STAS Trailers UK. Thanks also to all those who submitted entries including from: AG Paving and Building Products, Aggregate Industries UK, Banner Contracts, Blue Phoenix UK, Breedon Group plc, Brett Group, Burlington Stone, Buxton Lime, CEMEX UK, CleanSpace Technology, Clubb Sand and Gravel Limited, ConSpare Ltd, CPI EuroMix Mortars Ltd, Creagh Concrete, D Wardle (Plant) Ltd, Day Group Ltd, EPC-UK, Forterra PLC, Heidelberg Materials UK, Ibstock Plc, Lhoist, Mansfield Sand Company Limited, Marshalls plc, Northstone Materials, ProSpare Ltd, Sibelco Group, Smith & Sons (Bletchington) Ltd, Tarmac, The Hogan Group, Tillicoultry Quarries, Van Elle. #MPAHSAwards #VisionZero #HealthandSafety #SafetyAtWork #SafetyLeadership