IAGC LAND GEOPHYSICAL SAFETY MANUAL Edition 9 ... - CGISS

3) Primers and boosters can be stored with other explosives, but must not be storedwith caps.4) Magazines and the use of explosives must be in charge of a competent personwho should enforce all safety precautions. This same person must be in chargeof inventory. The inventory must be up to date at all times.5) Use non-mass detonating caps where available.6) Keep the area around a magazine clear of any combustible material for at least15 m (50 ft.).5.1.4 Use and Handling of Explosive MaterialAll explosives are dangerous and must be carefully handled and used followingapproved safety procedures either by or under the direction of competent, experiencedpersons in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations andordinances. If you have any questions or doubts about how to use any explosiveproduct, do not use it before consulting your supervisor, or the manufacturer. In theevent that there are variations between local, state and federal laws, the more stringentobligation or restraint must be exercised. The prevention of accidents depends oncareful planning and the use of proper procedures.The use of charge anchors and hole plugs should be reviewed at the planning stage.1) Only qualified personnel who have received proper training may handle or useexplosives. Never use explosive materials unless completely familiar with safeprocedures or under the direction of a qualified supervisor.2) No person may handle or use explosives when such handling or use constitutesan undue hazard to life and/or property.3) All persons in the blast area must wear the proper protective devices, such ashard hats, eye protection, ear protection and fly rock protection where necessary.4) No equipment, persons, or activity other than that required for loading shot holeswith explosive materials are to be near the shot hole at the time of loading.5) Any knowledge of theft or loss of explosive materials must be reported to thesupervisor who, in turn, must promptly notify the proper local and nationalauthorities.6) Never fight fires involving explosive materials. Remove yourself and all otherpersons to a safe location and guard the area from intruders.7) Always follow the manufacturers’ recommendations for the use of an explosivematerial.8) All tools, machines, equipment, or devices used with explosive material must bedesigned for use with explosive materials and be checked or tested periodically toensure that they function properly and in accordance with the manufacturer’srecommendations.9) Do not detonate explosive materials in congested areas or in close proximity toany structure, railroad, highway, power line, communication line, pier, dock,vessel, or other installation that may be damaged.Page 78 of 136