Transport, storage and handling of explosives

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22. Transport, storage and handling of

explosives

22.1. General provisions

22.1.1. Only competent persons specially authorised for the

purpose should handle or use explosives.

22.1.2. Deteriorated or greasy explosives should not be used.

22.1.3. All explosives issued from a magazine should be

accounted for, and unused explosives should be returned to the

same magazine on the completion of the operation for which they

were drawn.

22.1.4. Workers storing, transporting or otherwise handling

explosives should not smoke or carry open lights.

22.2. Transport of explosives

General provisions

22.2.1. Road and rail vehicles used to transport explosives

should:

be in good condition and running order;

have a tight wooden or non-sparking metal floor;

have sides and ends high enough to prevent the explosives

from falling out;

in the case of road vehicles, carry at least two suitable fire

extinguishers; and

be plainly marked by a red flag, lettering or otherwise to

indicate that they are carrying explosives.

22.2.2. Explosives being transported in vehicles should:

(a) not be transported together with metal, flammable or corrosive

substances;

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