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TRANSPORT OF EXPLOSIVES IN BULK

CONDITIONS FOR TRANSPORT OF EXPLOSIVES IN BULK (See Regulation 188 of the Coal Mines Regulations 2017)

1.The Owner, Agent or/and Manager of the mine where transportation of explosives in bulk is proposed to be practiced, shall ensure the following. a) Only properly trained persons who are authorised in writing by the manager for the purpose are deployed. b) Adequate personal protective equipments as required to be used by persons deployed in this connection are provided and also used.

2. The entire operations of transportation of explosives in bulk within an opencast mine shall be placed under the overall charge of a competent person holding atleast an Overman’s certificate of competency.

3. Transport of explosives in bulk to the priming station or the site of blasting shall be done only during day light hours.

4.The quantity of explosives to be transported in bulk at one time to the site of blasting shall not exceed the actual quantity required for use in one round of shots, and also not before 30 minutes of the commencement of charging of holes.

5. Only a vehicle duly approved by the Competent Authority shall only be used for transport of explosives in bulk.

6. All conditions stipulated by the licensing authority in respect of the vehicle deployed for transportation and handling of explosives in bulk shall be strictly followed.

7. Such vehicle shall be in safe operating condition and should be driven by competent licensed drivers duly authorised by the Manager.

8. At least two fire extinguishers of suitable size and capable of fighting electrical and petroleum fires shall be provided in each vehicle in an easy accessible position and maintained in a state of readiness. 9. Before transporting explosives in bulk, the competent person authorised in this regard shall personally search every person engaged in the transport and use of explosives and shall satisfy himself that no person so engaged has in his possession any cigar, cigarette, biri, or other smoking material or any match or any other apparatus like mobile phone etc., of any kind capable of producing a light, flame or spark.

10. Additionally, the following precautions shall be strictly observed while transporting explosives in bulk. (a) The vehicle shall be properly earthed with chain links while loading. (b) The vehicle shall be well locked except during times of placement and removal of stocks of explosives. (c) The vehicle shall not be overloaded. (d) The vehicle shall not be driven at a speed exceeding 25 kilometers per hour. (e) The vehicle loaded with explosives shall not be left un-attended. (f) The vehicle shall be kept in isolated places while loaded.

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