# The Quarries Regulations 1999, Regulation 30: General duty to ensure safety of excavations and tips

Extent: E+W+S

The operator shall ensure that excavations and tips are designed, constructed, operated and maintained so as to ensure that—
(a) instability; or
(b) movement,
which is likely to give rise to a risk to the health and safety of any person is avoided.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/2024/regulation/30 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/quarries-regulations-1999/regulation-30
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