S-2.1, r. 14 - Regulation respecting occupational health and safety in mines

Section 402 Disposition versions

2024-02-15

402. The employer having authority over an establishment shall adopt an explosives management program adapted to the particularities of the mine site and ensure it is applied. The program shall, in particular, cover the following elements:

(1)  the storage of explosives;

(2)  the transportation of explosives;

(3)  the loading of explosives;

(4)  initiation systems;

(5)  the keeping of registers for the use of explosives;

(6)  the destruction of packaging from explosives;

(7)  the destruction of deteriorated or expired explosives;

(8)  purchases of explosives and equipment;

(9)  information on the equipment used for explosives;

(10)  relevant training on explosives.

The employer shall also ensure that every employer or self-employed worker storing, transporting, loading or firing explosives on the mine site complies with the explosives management program.

The explosives management program shall be updated every 3 years.

O.C. 213-93, s. 402; O.C. 1236-98, s. 21; O.C. 42-2004, s. 17; O.C. 33-2024, s. 13.

2012-09-01

402. (Revoked).

O.C. 213-93, s. 402; O.C. 1236-98, s. 21; O.C. 42-2004, s. 17.