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Dangerous Substances (Explosives) Regulation 2004
245Work not to restart until safe
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245 Work not to restart until safe (1) If the treatment of a misfire has involved the firing of a charge, the person controlling or managing the blasting site must ensure that work does not restart on the blasting site until— (a) the shot-firer has searched thoroughly for any unexploded explosive; and (b) any explosive discovered has been safely disposed of; and
(c) the shot-firer is satisfied that it is safe to resume.