213Approach of a storm

213 Approach of a storm (1) This section applies if, before a blasting operation is to start, an electrical storm, thunderstorm or dust storm approaches the site of the

(2) If time permits before the storm reaches a dangerously close position, the shot-firer must— (a) fire the shot; or (b) make the circuits safe, and collect and return to the magazine all explosives that have not been charged. (3) If time permits before the storm reaches a dangerously close position, a person at the site— (a) must withdraw to a safe distance from any explosive; and (b) must not return until the storm has passed. Examples of explosives for par (a) 1 explosives contained in a magazine 2 explosives contained in a blast hole 3 explosives being carried to the site (4) The blasting site must be kept under observation from a safe distance by— (a) the shot-firer; or (b) if the shot-firer is absent—someone authorised by the shot-firer. (5) This section does not apply to a blasting operation in underground workings, other than work in a sinking shaft.