Safe Quarry - Health and Safety Authority

PART 5
EXPLOSIVES
It is recommended that:
Explosives or detonators should not be carried
on one’s person, in pockets or in clothing;
Explosives and detonators should remain in
their containers until they are required; and
Explosives are not used on or inside machinery
or used for clearing blockages except where all
other means, for example, hydraulic breakers,
have failed and the explosives are used in
accordance with the manufacturer’s/supplier’s
guidance.
Explosives and detonators should not be taken into
a room or other place where people congregate, or
where there is a possible source of ignition, for
example, from machinery, electrical equipment or a
naked flame.
Blasting Times
A blast should not be carried out if there is insufficient
visibility to carry it out safely. Any local
authority conditions or advice on the timing of
blasts should be complied with. Where there are
private houses, schools, businesses etc situated
close to the quarry it is good practice to notify the
occupants of blasting times.
SAFE QUARRY GUIDELINES TO THE SAFETY, HEALTH AND WELFARE AT WORK (QUARRIES) REGULATIONS 2008 69