Acts and Regulations

91-191 - General

Section 315
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Use of explosives
315(1)Where an explosive is used in an underwater diving operation, the provisions of Part XII apply.
315(2)A blaster shall control the initiation of all underwater charges.
315(3)Before an underwater charge is fired, a diving supervisor shall ensure that
(a) the area is cleared,
(b) all divers are out of the water and at a safe distance from the blast, and
(c) the diving boat is moved to a safe distance from the blast area as determined by the blaster supervising the blasting operation.
315(4)Before firing a charge, a blaster shall check with the diving supervisor and obtain the diving supervisor’s approval for firing the charge.
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