Australian Capital Territory Numbered Regulations Australian Capital Territory Numbered Regulations(1) This regulation applies if, before a blasting operation is to start, an electrical storm, thunderstorm or dust storm approaches the site of the operation.
(2) If time permits before the storm reaches a dangerously close position, the shotfirer 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.
Maximum penalty: 30 penalty units.
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
Note An example is part of the regulations, is not exhaustive and may extend, but does not limit, the meaning of the provision in which it appears (see Legislation Act, s 126 and s 132).
(4) The blasting site must be kept under observation from a safe distance by—
(a) the shotfirer; or
(b) if the shotfirer is absent—someone authorised by the shotfirer.
(5) This regulation does not apply to a blasting operation in underground workings, other than work in a sinking shaft.
(6) An offence against this regulation is a strict liability offence.