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

Section 456 Disposition versions

2012-09-01

456. When explosives in bulk and in cartridge form are loaded pneumatically:

(1)  only semiconductor hoses manufactured for that purpose may be used;

(2)  the loading equipment may not be grounded by connecting it to piping, a rail or other continuous conductors;

(3)  the grounding shall be performed according to the manufacturer’s specifications;

(4)  if electric primers are used:

(a)  no plastic or other non-conducting liner may be used in the hole;

(b)  the loading equipment shall be grounded if the primer is placed in the drill hole before or during loading.

O.C. 213-93, s. 456.