Acts and Regulations

96-105 - Underground Mine

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Blasting machine
148(1)An employer shall ensure that a blasting machine used in an underground blasting operation is
(a) of a type and design specifically manufactured for the purpose,
(b) kept in good mechanical and electrical condition,
(c) tested at least annually and before any blast that may require the maximum output of the machine, using methods specified by the supplier,
(d) clearly marked with the capacity of the machine, and
(e) only opened for repair or examination by a competent person.
148(2)An employer shall ensure that a person who conducts a test pursuant to paragraph (1)(c) is competent.
148(3)An employer and a person who conducts an underground blasting operation shall each ensure that the capacity of the blasting machine used in the operation is not exceeded.
Blasting machine
148(1)An employer shall ensure that a blasting machine used in an underground blasting operation is
(a) of a type and design specifically manufactured for the purpose,
(b) kept in good mechanical and electrical condition,
(c) tested at least annually and before any blast that may require the maximum output of the machine, using methods specified by the supplier,
(d) clearly marked with the capacity of the machine, and
(e) only opened for repair or examination by a competent person.
148(2)An employer shall ensure that a person who conducts a test pursuant to paragraph (1)(c) is competent.
148(3)An employer and a person who conducts an underground blasting operation shall each ensure that the capacity of the blasting machine used in the operation is not exceeded.