Australian Capital Territory Numbered Regulations

DANGEROUS SUBSTANCES (EXPLOSIVES) REGULATIONS 2004 (NO 10 OF 2004) - REG 219

After blasting has been carried out at a blasting site—

        (a)     no-one may enter the blasting site until the shotfirer, or a person authorised by the shotfirer, is satisfied that any fumes and toxic gases created by the explosion are at safe levels; and

        (b)     before any further work is carried out at the site, the site must be carefully inspected for the presence of unfired or misfired explosives; and

        (c)     drilling must not be undertaken at the site until—

              (i)     the whole site has been thoroughly washed down, if necessary; and

              (ii)     all butts have been carefully inspected and, if necessary, thoroughly washed and cleaned; and

              (iii)     any misfire has been treated as required by division 2.9.11 (Misfire precautions).