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Safety and health in construction
16.2.10. Flammable substances or sparking metal objects should not be stored or
used in explosives magazines.
16.2.11. In explosives magazines or in a restricted and clearly marked zone
around them:
(a) smoking, matches, open lights or open flames should not be permitted;
(b) firearms should not be discharged;
(c) combustible debris such as grass, leaves or brushwood should not be allowed to
accumulate.
16.2.12. Explosives magazines should not be opened during or on the approach of
an electrical storm.
16.2.13. If quantities of explosives and detonators have to be provisionally stored
outside the main magazine, special accommodation should be provided, such as a
special room, a portable magazine or a suitable container.
16.2.14. Overshoes should be kept at each store and worn by people who have to
enter them.
16.2.15. Only persons authorised to handle explosives should have the keys of
magazines, storerooms or cases for explosives.
16.2.16. Containers of explosives should not be opened with sparking tools,
provided that metal slitters may be used to open cartons or similar containers.
16.2.17. Explosives should be protected from impact.
16.2.18. Explosives should not be carried in pockets or elsewhere on the person.
16.2.19. As soon as the approach of an electrical storm is detected, all workers
should be removed from the area where explosives are stored or are in use.
16.2.20. No explosives should be left lying about without supervision.
16.3. Disposal of explosives
16.3.1. Explosives should not be destroyed except in conformity with the
manufacturers' instructions.
16.3.2. No material used in the wrapping or packing of explosives should be
burned in a stove, fireplace or other confined space.
16.3.3. No person should remain within 30 m of a fire in which wrapping or
packing material is burned.
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