238Misfire not to be left unattended

238 Misfire not to be left unattended (1) This section applies if there is a misfire in surface blasting. (2) The misfire must not be left unattended. (3) The shot-firer must ensure that barriers are put up facing all access ways to the blasting area with— (a) conspicuous red flags; or

(b) conspicuous red signs immediately stationed so as to face all access ways to the blasting area, displaying 1 or more of the following messages in white letters: (i) ‘STOP’; (ii) ‘STOP—MISFIRED EXPLOSIVES’; (iii) ‘DANGER—CHARGED BLAST HOLES’. (4) While barriers are in place under subsection (3), a person must not enter the blasting area. (5) Subsection (4) does not apply to the shot-firer or a person authorised by the shot-firer to enter the blasting area.