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

Section 416.1 Disposition versions

2012-09-01

416.1. If emulsion-type bulk explosives are stored in a tank or portable tank on the surface, away from explosives manufacturing sites, the following conditions must be complied with:

(1)  the storage area must

(a)  be fenced in accordance with section 47 and its access locked;

(b)  be clearly identified by red signs posted on the fence on which the word “EXPLOSIFS” is to be printed in white letters at least 102 mm (4 in) high;

(c)  comply with paragraphs 1, 2 and 5 of section 416; and

(d)  be inspected on a weekly basis and a written report on the inspection must be made immediately and kept on the mine site;

(2)  a container made of non-sparking material and having a rigid cover must

(a)  be available in the storage area;

(b)  be used exclusively to store explosives that were accidentally spilled and contaminated wastes such as gloves and paper; and

(c)  be clearly identified by the word “EXPLOSIFS” written on a contrasting background in letters at least 102 mm (4 in) high; and

(3)  the explosives accidentally spilled and the contaminated wastes must

(a)  be collected with non-sparking tools; and

(b)  be destroyed using the method indicated by the manufacturer.

O.C. 221-2009, s. 30.