PART 3CONTROL OF MAJOR HAZARDS

Explosives

General duties relating to explosives28

1

The mine operator must ensure that, so far as is reasonably practicable, all explosives are transported, stored, handled and used safely and securely.

2

The mine operator must ensure that operations involving the transport, storage, handling or use of explosives are not carried out by anyone other than a person who is—

a

competent; and

b

authorised in accordance with rules to do so.

3

The mine operator must ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, that no person issues or takes control of explosives except in connection with the person’s duties at the mine.