76Content of blasting plans

76 Content of blasting plans

(1)  A blasting plan –

(a) may contain the information that the person preparing it considers necessary or expedient in the circumstances; but

(b) must contain the relevant core information specified in this regulation.

(2)  The core information, for anything other than trainee blasting, is as follows:

(a) the identity of the person commissioning the blasting;

(b) the purpose of the blasting;

(c) particulars, if applicable, of the blast insurance;

(d) the identity of the shot-firers supervising or carrying out the blasting;

(e) the expected blasting date (or dates) and, if known, the expected blasting time (or times);

(f) the location of the blasting site (by reference to a plan, geographical coordinates, land description or any combination thereof);

(g) the type of explosives;

(h) the initiation method for the blasting;

(i) an indication of whether the blasting has any special features or risks and, if so, how these will be managed;

(j) the name and contact details of a responsible adult to act as the first contact and liaison point for State and local government.

(3)  The core information for trainee blasting is as follows:

(a) particulars of the relevant shot-firing course;

(b) the identity of the relevant trainer and trainee;

(c) particulars of the blast insurance;

(d) the expected blasting date and, if known, the expected blasting time;

(e) the location of the blasting site (by reference to a plan, geographical coordinates, land description or any combination thereof);

(f) the type of explosives;