Modern Quarrying Q2 2018

SUPPLIER SPOTLIGHT POTLIGHT ON BRICKMAKING FACE TO FACE WITH ASPASA

while the cancer has gone unchecked. “The environmental content of training courses has tended to be reactive with problems taking centre stage, rather than the avoidance of these problems.” In conclusion, Pienaar reminds mem- bers that one of the highest percentage

interesting in terms of the audit results, is the clear indication of the companies that are committed and those that are not.” He notes that in terms of manage- ment education and training, the indus- try has tended to concentrate on treating the symptoms, giving priority to the warts

environment, and health and safety, as well as compliance with our own strict requirements. Aggregates are the most used bulk materials on the planet and are essential to mankind. The question is not whether we need quarries or not, but rather how we operate them in a safe and sustainable manner. “The same stands for other commod- ities such as coal, iron, salt, etc, and we must ensure that red tape and legal com- plexity does not make the extraction of these materials so costly that it becomes unprofitable. “As Aspasa, our aim is to continue to raise awareness of the important of the industries we serve, and the role they play in the development of our country,” he adds. www.aspasa.co.za

reasons for Section 54s is that of lack of supervision (20% of all 54 issues). “It will therefore be benefi- cial to focus on this issue. “Ou r qua r r i e s lead by example and have adopted strict management policies relating to

The dimension stone industry has shown interest in Aspasa membership.

Report by Dale Kelly

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