Acts and Regulations

91-191 - General

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Misfires
170(1)Where a charge has misfired or is suspected of having misfired, the blaster who fired the charge shall remain outside the danger area until
(a) thirty minutes after the last charge was due to explode if a safety fuse was used, and
(b) ten minutes after the last charge was due to explode for all other means of initiation.
170(2)On expiration of the time referred to in subsection (1), the blaster who fired the charge shall enter the danger area, make a thorough inspection of the site and approach the misfired or suspected misfired charge to assess the situation or potential hazard.
170(3)Where no misfired charge is found, the blaster who fired the charge may approve the danger area as safe and shall cause an all clear signal to be sounded.
170(4)Where one or more misfired charges are found, the blaster who fired the charge
(a) shall readjust the danger area boundary if required,
(b) shall inform the employer of the situation,
(c) shall conspicuously mark all misfired charges, and
(d) notwithstanding subsection 169(1), may allow sufficient personnel to enter the danger area to assist in treating the misfire.
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