Events hosted by the IQ Derbyshire branch are a place where industry professionals can meet to discuss the latest trends, best practice techniques and issues affecting the industry. At a recent event, the branch tackled the issue of mental health. [1] According to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), an estimated 17 million working days were lost due to work-related stress, depression, or anxiety in 2021/22. This is over half of all working days lost due to work-related mental health.
IQ Derbyshire Branch: Reflections of a former hostage
[fa icon="calendar'] Mar 14, 2023 9:30:00 AM / by IQ News Update posted in IQ Community
IQ Honorary Fellowship awarded for outstanding contributions
[fa icon="calendar'] Mar 9, 2023 9:30:00 AM / by IQ News Update posted in Membership, IQ Community
After almost half a century working in the quarrying and mineral products industries, the Institute of Quarrying (IQ) has recognised the outstanding contribution of Roy Bush FIQ, Health & Safety Director for British Aggregates Association (BAA), with the award of an Honorary Fellowship.
Raising Standards and Competence with CPD
[fa icon="calendar'] Nov 24, 2022 9:53:55 AM / by IQ News Update posted in CPD, Membership, IQ Community
The health, safety and wellbeing of the quarrying workforce continues to be the industry’s top priority. It is imperative that professionals are equipped with the knowledge, understanding and practical application of key regulations and standards that affect the sector in order to achieve the ultimate goal of delivering safe practices in the working environment.
IQ and IAT Celebrate High-Performing University Students at Joint Awards Ceremony
[fa icon="calendar'] Oct 31, 2022 9:00:00 AM / by IQ News Update posted in Membership, IQ Community
Set against the backdrop of the historic IET London: Savoy Place and in front of senior industry professionals, the Institute of Quarrying (IQ) and Institute of Asphalt Technology (IAT) have praised the high-performing students from the University of Derby Centre for Mineral Products at a joint awards ceremony.
How IQ Underpins Opportunities to Future Career Pathways
[fa icon="calendar'] Oct 26, 2022 10:00:00 AM / by IQ News Update posted in Membership, IQ Community
One of the immediate benefits enjoyed by members of the Institute of Quarrying (IQ) is belonging to a community of like-minded professionals who can provide the inspiration and incentive to pursue a multitude of future career pathways.
IQ Announces Viv Russell as New President
[fa icon="calendar'] Oct 6, 2022 9:59:21 AM / by IQ News Update posted in Membership, IQ Community
Viv Russell FIQ, CEO of Mineral Products Qualifications Council (MPQC), has been appointed the 70th President of the Institute of Quarrying (IQ).
New Honorary Fellowships Awarded by Institute of Quarrying
[fa icon="calendar'] Aug 10, 2022 9:45:00 AM / by IQ News Update posted in Membership, IQ Community
Four well-respected individuals have been awarded with Honorary Fellowships from the Institute of Quarrying (IQ) in recognition of their outstanding contribution to the quarrying and minerals extractives industries.
IQ Lay Down Foundations for New Home at National Stone Centre
[fa icon="calendar'] Aug 2, 2022 9:45:00 AM / by IQ News Update posted in IQ Community
Almost eight months after the Institute of Quarrying (IQ) moved out of its headquarters in Chilwell, near Nottingham, the membership organisation is now setting up operations in temporary accommodation at the National Stone Centre (NSC) in Derbyshire.
Applications Invited for the IQ Board of Trustees Recruitment 2022
[fa icon="calendar'] Jun 6, 2022 10:30:00 AM / by IQ News Update posted in Industry, Membership, IQ Community
IQ is looking to recruit Trustees as part of its annual Board renewal cycle. This is a major opportunity to take a leading role in the development of your Institute.
A Career in Quarrying - Nicholas Jewell
[fa icon="calendar'] Mar 11, 2022 9:45:00 AM / by Isaac Azim posted in Industry, IQ Community
As we come to the end of National Careers Week 2022, Nicholas Jewell of Hanson UK provides an insight into how accessible the world of quarrying is in terms of finding out more and getting involved.