Victorian Consolidated Regulations

Dangerous Goods (Explosives) Regulations 2000 - SECT 335

Requirements for filling and capping safety cartridges at a place other than a factory

335. Requirements for filling and capping safety cartridges at a place other
than a factory



(1) This regulation applies to-

   (a)  the filling and capping of safety cartridges for commercial purposes
        other than at a factory; and

   (b)  the filling and capping of safety cartridges for personal use.

(2) A person who fills and caps safety cartridges other than at a factory must
ensure that-

   (a)  the filling and capping process is carried out safely; and





   (b)  no other activities that may adversely affect the safety of the
        filling and capping process are conducted in close proximity of the
        process; and

   (c)  any propellant stored in the room being used in the filling and
        capping process is isolated from the operation and any sources of
        ignition; and

   (d)  any propellant being directly used for the filling and capping process
        is not exposed unnecessarily and is not exposed to sources of
        ignition; and

   (e)  the quantity of propellant present is no greater than is reasonably
        necessary for the process; and

   (f)  every person who takes part in the filling or capping process or the
        handling of cartridges, wears clothing and footwear that will not
        contribute to accidental initiation of explosives used in the process;
        and

   (g)  flammable liquids and gases, combustible liquids and other materials
        which are capable of being ignited easily and of burning strongly must
        be isolated, as far as is practicable, from the filling and capping
        process; and

   (h)  when the filling operation is completed the equipment used in the
        operation is cleaned and any spills of propellant are removed and
        disposed of safely.

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