S-2.1, r. 14 - Regulation respecting occupational health and safety in mines

Section 415 Disposition versions

2021-12-09

415. Explosives located underground or on the surface shall be under the supervision of a worker designated for that purpose or stored, subject to section 416.1, the second paragraph of section 418 and section 423, in magazines that

(1)  are used solely for that purpose;

(2)  have inside surfaces covered so that no iron or steel is exposed and that no particle of a rough body of iron, steel or a similar substance can become detached or come into contact with the explosives contained in the magazine; however, in underground explosives magazines, the metal parts required for support of the walls of an excavation may be left exposed;

(3)  have a smooth and easy-to-clean floor;

(4)  should there be any nitroglycerine present, have their shelves and floor treated with a neutralizing product when contaminated by explosive substances, according to the method prescribed by the manufacturer;

(5)  are clearly identified by notices bearing the word “EXPLOSIFS” in letters 102 mm (4.0 in) high, placed on the 4 walls of the magazine, on the surface; underground, similar notices shall be placed approximately 20 m (65.6 ft) from both sides of the magazine;

(6)  permit, where applicable, the use of forklifts and ES type transpallet trucks as defined in UL 583-1991, Standard for Electric-Battery-Powered Industrial Trucks for the handling of explosives in the magazine.

The motorized vehicles referred to in subparagraph 6 of the first paragraph

(1)  must not be left unattended; and

(2)  must be parked outside the magazine when they are not in use.

O.C. 213-93, s. 415; O.C. 465-2002, s. 28; O.C. 221-2009, s. 28; O.C. 1431-2021, s. 8.

2012-09-01

415. Subject to section 416.1, the second paragraph of section 418 and section 423, explosives located underground or on the surface shall be under the supervision of a worker designated for that purpose and stored in magazines that

(1)  are used solely for that purpose;

(2)  have inside surfaces covered so that no iron or steel is exposed and that no particle of a rough body of iron, steel or a similar substance can become detached or come into contact with the explosives contained in the magazine; however, in underground explosives magazines, the metal parts required for support of the walls of an excavation may be left exposed;

(3)  have a smooth and easy-to-clean floor;

(4)  should there be any nitroglycerine present, have their shelves and floor treated with a neutralizing product when contaminated by explosive substances, according to the method prescribed by the manufacturer;

(5)  are clearly identified by notices bearing the word “EXPLOSIFS” in letters 102 mm (4.0 in) high, placed on the 4 walls of the magazine, on the surface; underground, similar notices shall be placed approximately 20 m (65.6 ft) from both sides of the magazine;

(6)  permit, where applicable, the use of forklifts and ES type transpallet trucks as defined in UL 583-1991, Standard for Electric-Battery-Powered Industrial Trucks for the handling of explosives in the magazine.

The motorized vehicles referred to in subparagraph 6 of the first paragraph

(1)  must not be left unattended; and

(2)  must be parked outside the magazine when they are not in use.

O.C. 213-93, s. 415; O.C. 465-2002, s. 28; O.C. 221-2009, s. 28.