The Slope Stability for Operators workshop has been designed to provide participants with foundational knowledge and geotechnical awareness skills to recognise and minimise the potential risk associated with slope instability and rock falls.

Date: Monday 2 March 2026

Time: 9:00am-1:00pm
Location: Penrith RSL, 8 Tindale St
Registrations close: Friday 20 February 2026

Workshop Overview

The potential for rockfalls and slope failures makes working near quarry walls, stockpiles and dump faces a hazardous task. As quarries develop over time, they usually get deeper and the overall slope angle becomes steeper — increasing the risk of rockfalls. Stockpiles and waste dumps contain unconsolidated material which can be subject to collapse.

The course will cover:

• Causes of slope instability
• Signs of slope instability
• How to control slope instability
• Consequences of slope failure
• Slope geometry terminology

Learning Objectives

• A working understanding of the causes of instability in soils and rocks in quarries
• The ability to identify different types of slope failure
• An understanding of the measures used to control slope instability
• Awareness of the consequences of slope failure

Who Should Attend?

The course is recommended for:

• Quarry Operators
• Quarry/Pit Supervisors
• Leading Hand / General Hand

Facilitator

Otto Karhunen

Registration

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