What is a First Handler?
For the purpose of this program, a first handler is NOT determined by the act of quarrying blocks. Rather, a first handler is defined as: The first level of action or series of actions or operations conducing to an end; especially: the first operation or treatment adding value to quarried natural stone. The action, operation or treatment is further defined as a set of quality control activities which transforms quarried blocks and byproducts into goods that are valuable to internal and/ or external customers of the organization performing the action, operation or treatment.
