S-2.1, r. 4 - Safety Code for the construction industry

Section 4.4.1.2 Disposition versions

2015-02-26

4.4.1.2. Where a truck is used to temporarily store the explosives required for a workday, the employer must ensure that the following standards are met:

(a)  the quantity of explosives stored may not exceed 800 kg;

(b)  the vehicle is covered by a magazine permit within the meaning of section 38 of the Regulation under the Act respecting explosives (chapter E-22, r. 1);

(c)  the vehicle is equipped with an automatic fire suppression system, with dry chemicals, complying with AS 5062-2006 standard Fire Protection for Mobile and Transportable Equipment, published by Standards Australia;

(d)  during blasting, the truck must be kept in a safe place, outside the blasting area, under the constant supervision of a person holding a general permit issued under the Act respecting explosives (chapter E-22).

O.C. 57-2015, s. 27.