Use of Explosives & Safety Measures

 

Use of Explosives & Safety Measures

Confined Space Physical Hazards – Part 2

1.Local Authorities - The use of explosives will be strictly controlled by the local Authorities. They will lay down the conditions/procedures for the transportation and storage of explosives.

2.Ensure all the explosives stores shall be clean and dry. The iron should not be exposed inside the store. It shall be kept securely locked at all times when not actually in use and the lock key shall be kept by a accountable employee nominated by the company management.

3.Any Ignition Source - No smoking or any means of ignition shall be allowed within 50 meters (min.) of any explosives. Any kind of tools used in the explosive material store shall be wood or non-sparking material properties.

4.Removing of explosives from the wrapping - Explosive shall not be removed from its immediate wrapping, or cartridge wrapping within the store. Always ensure the Detonators shall be stored and transported separately from the bulk explosives.

Safety Warning Signs for Workplace Awareness

5.Issue of explosives - All explosives, detonators and related equipment shall only be issued against a proper requisition as per the company procedures which is signed by an authorized supervisor or Manager.

6.Competent Employee - Explosives shall only be handled or used by a competent employee. He shall be properly trained and experienced and shall be appointed in writing by Management Only the competent employee may draw explosives from the store. The competent employee has to be provided for all the required Personal Protective Equipment(PPE) for handling the explosives. He shall sign for the quantity of each item received, and shall be appointed in writing by the company Management.

7.Blasting Work – Ensure the immediate area shall be cleared of all employees/visiting personnel other than those engaged in the blasting work before setting the charges of blasting.

8. Ensure the flagmen shall be posted in prominent locations on the perimeter of the blasting area. Flagman shall prevent the entry of employees to the blasting area and indicate by signal to the competent blasting employee that the area is clear before he fire the blasting charge.

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