HANDLING PREOCEDURE FOR

EXPLOSIVES
Krishna kumar banjare
211214027

OVERVIEW

Use and handling of explosives

By whom to handle
Transportation safety
Storage safety

Safety use and handling

of explosives

explosive materials must me stored , transported ,

handled and used in the manner recommended by
the manufacturer.
explosive materials or accessories which have
deteriorated or believed to be defective, must not
be used and must be handled and disposed it off in
a safe manner following the manufacturers
recommendations
Tools used to open or close containers of explosive
materials must be of a nonsparking material, except
that metal slitters may be used for opening
fiberboard containers

A wood wedge
and
a
fiber,
rubber or wooden
mallet must be
used for opening
or closing wood
containers
of
explosive
materials
MALLET

Handling of explosives is normally to be

conducted during daylight hours.

Before a blast is fired the person in charge

shall make certain that all surplus
explosives are in a safe place all persons
and vehicles are at a safe distance or under
sufficient cover and a loud warning signal
has been sounded.

all empty explosive containers must be disposed of

by burning or as recommended by the
manufacturer
CONTAINERS, KNOWN OR SUSPECTED TO CONTAIN
EXPLOSIVES OR EXPLOSIVE RESIDUE, MUST BE
HANDLED WITH CARE TO PREVENT UNDUE IMPACT
OR EXPOSURE TO HEAT OR FLAME.
extreme care must be taken in handling black
powder and smokeless powder since they are highly
sensitive to shock, friction, sparks, heat and static
electricity. only non-sparking tools shall be used to
open containers of these explosives

Personnel/Qualification To
Handle The Explosives

only suitably qualified personnel shall handle

or use explosives for demolition tasks.
who has completed the age of 18 years.
who is of unsound mind not be able to
handle explosives.
clothing worn by personnel handling
explosives shall not be of a type that may
cause sparks. this includes synthetic clothing
and boots with steel hobnails or toecaps.

 Of explosive.

All vehicles used for

transporting explosives must

Be strong enough to carry the load without difficulty

explosive materials should be transported in an
approved closed-body vehicle
vehicles used for transporting explosive materials must
be in good mechanical conditions, with particular
attention given to tyres, brakes, electrical system,
steering and chasis.
Not have any exposed spark producing metal inside the
vehicle, which could come in contact with explosives

the body of the vehicle hauling explosives should be

lined with wood or other non-sparking material

explosives carried in a vehicle must be in a fully

enclosed, locked, fire resistant fixed container or
compartment, separate from passenger compartment

passengers other than those assigned to assist in

handling explosives, are not permitted on a vehicle
transporting explosives.

when a vehicle carrying or containing explosives is

to be parked overnight, the premises in which the
vehicle will be parked must not be used for any other
purpose which may involve any substances likely to
cause explosion or fire.
such a parking premises must be away from
habitation and buildings that contain flammable
materials.

Vehicle Inspections

Fire extinguishers are filled and in operating

condition

Electric wires are insulated and securely fastened

The fuel tank and fuel line are securely fastened

and are not leaking

The driver must be trained to use the fire

extinguishers on the vehicle

PRECAUTIONS

No one may smoke or carry matches, or

any other flame producing device, while in
or near a vehicle transporting explosives
No one may drive, load, or unload a vehicle
transporting explosives in a careless or
reckless manner.
Only authorized personnel properly trained
in the safe handling of explosives will be
allowed in vehicles transporting explosive

Storage of explosives

Safety Handling In Storage Of

Explosives

all explosives and initiators like detonators must be

stored in magazines

magazines must be kept locked at all times, except

when explosive materials are delivered into the
magazine or removed for delivery to the blasting site.

the interior of the magazine should be kept clean and

must be constructed, covered or lined to prevent the
exposure of any ferrous metals or gritty materials

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Table-2

RECOMMENDATIONS

admittance to the magazine must be restricted; only

authorized persons must have access to the keys of
storage magazines
detonator products must not to be kept in a store or
receptacle in which explosives or safety fuses, igniter
cords are stored
maintaining accurate records of explosive is
essential.
assure that stocks are being used properly, the oldest
stocks should be used first

continue

the magazine and the area within atleast 10m of the

magazine must be kept clean.
smoking, open flame, matches, or other flame
producing devices are strictly prohibited inside or
within minimum 20m of storage magazines or
explosive materials.
any substance likely to cause a fire or explosion must
be kept out of and at a safe distance from an
explosive magazine.