Dangerous Goods (Explosives) Regulations 2022
127Method of keeping explosives at a blasting site
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127 Method of keeping explosives at a blasting site
(1) A person in charge of blasting explosives at a blasting site must ensure that—
(a) the explosives are stored—
(i) in accordance with Part 5; or
(ii) securely aboard a vehicle that complies with and is operated in accordance with Part 7; or
(iii) under the immediate control or supervision of the shotfirer if in a receptacle; and
(b) the explosives are transferred at or before the end of the day's work to a storage that complies with Part 5.
(a) explosives in blast holes or in immediate use in the making up of a charge; or
(b) the transport of explosives in their original packages within a mine or a quarry; or
(c) pumpable emulsions, watergel slurries or free flowing explosives that are safely stored and handled in a manner that takes into account any information supplied by the manufacturer or supplier of the product and any operational procedures for the site.