Explosives and shotfiring

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Explosives and shotfiring

17.1.

General provisions for explosives

17.1.1.

On the surface of a mine, all explosives and

detonators should be stored in a magazine constructed and

situated in such a way as to ensure their security and safety in

accordance with national laws or regulations.

17.1.2.

Only explosives and detonators approved by the

competent authority and provided by the mine operator should

be taken into or used in a mine.

17.1.3.

The delivery, conveyance, storage, issue and return

of explosives should be effected by specially trained persons

authorised by the manager.

17.1.4.

Possession and use of explosives and detonators by

persons other than those authorised by the manager should be

prohibited.

17.1.5.

(1) Frozen or deteriorated explosives should not

be taken into the mine.

(2) If found underground, such explosives should be

brought to the surface.

(3) On the surface, frozen explosives should be thawed with

due precautions, and deteriorated explosives should be

destroyed under the supervision of a competent person.

17.1.6.

The competent authority should issue rules

regarding -

(a) classification of explosives for safety purposes;

fb) rules to be complied with by explosives manufacturers as

regards cartridging;

(c) particulars to be marked on cartridges;

(d) substances and appliances designed to produce a similar

effect to that of explosives.

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