The Stay Safe campaign is run on behalf of the quarrying industry every year to raise awareness amongst younger children, teenagers, parents, teachers and youth workers about the dangers of entering quarries uninvited and unsupervised. We work closely with local communities, the emergency services, the media and other relevant stakeholders to communicate our message... "Stay Safe...Stay Out"

We are particularly concerned about teenagers who place their lives at risk by trespassing in both active and disused quarries. Over recent years, too many have been killed or seriously injured. The industry undertakes a range of different methods to deter trespass including increased co-operation with Police Community Support Officers.

Sadly, it is often adults who break down fencing and trespass in quarries. This both encourages younger people to follow their example and creates an access point for younger children who are less aware of the potential dangers.

Quarries have hidden dangers. The lakes are often deep, very cold and have hidden currents. Stockpiles of sand have been known to collapse and suffocate people whilst tunnelling or digging holes. Quarry faces have loose rocks and boulders. Machinery and other obstacles can seriously injure people riding mountain or trial bikes.

This page provides links to a range of resources and games to help promote a better understanding of these safety issues to both younger children and teenagers. The link to Stay Safe 09 below provides access to the resources supporting this year’s campaign.