Explosives Act

ZambiaAct of Parliament1974No. Act No. 10 of 1974

The Explosives Act is an Act of the Parliament of Zambia enacted in 1974. It contains 539 sections. Read its sections below, or ask Levy any question about the Explosives Act and get an answer grounded in the Act with citations.

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Sections of the Explosives Act

S. 1S hort title
S. 2I nterpretati on
S. 3A pplicati on
S. 4A ppointments
S. 5P owers of Inspectors of Explosives, Mines and Machinery
S. 6A ppeal against suspensi on, refusal or cancellati on
S. 7I mportati on and exportati on of explosives
S. 8M anufacture of explosives
S. 9S pecial rules f or explosives factories
S. 10P owers of search in explosives factories
S. 11P owers of search f or explosives unlawfully possessed
S. 12A uthorisati on of and entry to and search of premises where explosives are
S. 13P recautions against loss of explosives
S. 14N o taking away of explosives without permissi on
S. 15U nlawful secreti on of explosives
S. 16P ossessi on or conveyance of explosives
S. 17D estructi on of explosives
S. 18R egulations
S. 19O bstructing Inspectors
S. 20F actories Act not to apply to an explosives factory
S. 21R epeal of Cap. 102
S. 501 700
S. 101Title
S. 102Interpretati on
S. 103Duties of owner and appointment of holder
S. 104Holder to enforce Regulations
S. 105Appointment of pers on to assist holder
S. 106Appointment of other persons to assist holder
S. 107Notice of appointments and cancellations
S. 108Appointments of other competent persons
S. 109Record and reporting of breaches of Regulations
S. 110Failure to comply with Inspect or's directions
S. 111Summary penalties
S. 112Persons observing, knowing or hearing of danger
S. 113Illegal acts
S. 114Copies of Regulations to be supplied where applicable
S. 115Precautions when using, storing, etc., explosives
S. 116Closure of mine, factory or works
S. 117Electrical wiring
S. 118Lightning protecti on system
S. 119Thunderstorms and loading operations
S. 120Thunderstorms and blasting operations
S. 121Precautions when using electric detonators underground
S. 122Radio transmitters and carrying of electric detonators
S. 123Conveyance of electric detonators
S. 124Radio transmissi on when electric detonators are being charged and blasted
S. 125Safety distances f or magazines and boxes when storing electric detonators
S. 126Orderly behaviour
S. 127Prohibiti on against radio transmitters underground
S. 128Complaints by persons
S. 129Persons to be fit
S. 130Reporting of accidents at works
S. 131Injury resulting in death
S. 132Accidental igniti on of explosives at works
S. 133Free replacement licence, authorisati on or sancti on
S. 134Minister's power to exempt
S. 135Chief Inspect or's power to exempt
S. 136Revocati on and saving
S. 137Penalties
S. 201Prohibiti on of manufacture
S. 202Licence to manufacture explosives
S. 203Establishment of an explosives factory
S. 204Plans, specifications and site plans
S. 205Tables of distances
S. 206Conditions of issue of licence
S. 207Special rules
S. 208Fencing of manufacturing and storage are as
S. 209Specifications of fencing
S. 210Provisi on of and offences by searchers
S. 211Entrances to danger are as
S. 212Conditions to be observed in danger area
S. 213Manner of searching
S. 214Authorisati on of danger buildings
S. 215Documents to be exhibited in danger building
S. 216Specifications f or danger buildings
S. 217Permitted tools in danger buildings
S. 218Danger buildings to be kept cle an
S. 219Foreign matter in danger buildings
S. 220Provisi on of passageways
S. 221Preventi on of danger from he at
S. 222Spilled explosives
S. 223Examinati on and removal of ingredients
S. 224Cle an floors
S. 225Specifications f or vehicles and receptacles
S. 226Inspecti on of danger buildings
S. 227Duties of pers on in charge of danger building
S. 228Repairs to or in danger buildings
S. 229Explosives to be protected from sun
S. 230Mixing houses f or blasting agents to comply with tables of distances
S. 231Specifications f or mixing houses
S. 232Specifications f or mixing plant
S. 233Fuel tanks to be separated from mixing operations.
S. 234Fuel tanks to be buried
S. 235Flash-point of fuel oil
S. 236Prohibited materials
S. 237Materials to be compatible
S. 238Floors of mixing house to be kept cle an
S. 239Bags which previously contained ammonium nitrate may be used f or Re-use of bags
S. 240Bags which previously contained ammonium nitrate and are damaged sh all Damaged bags
S. 241No flame cutting or any welding operati on sh all be carried out in any mixing Welding in mixing
S. 242The amount of ammonium nitrate permitted to be taken in to any mixing house Storage prohibited in
S. 243After any processed blasting agent h as been packaged it sh all be removed Blasting agent to be
S. 244Any trolley or tract or used to convey ammonium nitrate to or processed Trolley to be approved
S. 245(1) Processed blasting agents may be stored in either a magazine or a Storage of blasting
S. 246Every storage building used f or the storage of blasting agents sh all- Specificati on of
S. 247Every storage building used f or the storage of blasting agents sh all- Storage buildings to
S. 248Every storage building used f or the storage of blasting agents sh all when Storage buildings to
S. 249No cultivati on, shrubs or weeds liable to cause danger from fire sh all be No cultivati on, shrubs
S. 250The mixing of ammonium nitrate and fuel oil by the pouring of fuel oil in to Prohibited mixing
S. 251All blasting agents manufactured on site sh all be used or destroyed on the Blasting agents used
S. 252No equipment sh all be used f or the manufacture of blasting agents on site Equipment of
S. 253(1) When ingredients are mixed by h and, the implements used sh all be of Hand mixing
S. 254Smoking with in a distance of four metres of any mixing operati on sh all be Prohibiti on against
S. 255The manufacture of blasting agents on site sh all be carried out under the Supervisi on in
S. 256The provisions of regulations 233, 234, 235, 236, 239, 240 and 241 sh all also Additional
S. 257The manufacture of blasting agents underground is prohibited. Prohibiti on of
S. 258Ammonium nitrate stored at any mine, explosives factory or works sh all only Storage of ammonium
S. 259Any building used f or the storage of ammonium nitrate sh all- Requirements f or
S. 260Ammonium nitrate in bags in any building sh all be stacked- Stacking of bags
S. 261Every building in which ammonium nitrate is stored sh all be kept cle an. Cleanliness
S. 262(1) Any spilled ammonium nitrate sh all be cleaned up promptly and disposed Spilled ammonium
S. 263Smoking and open flames sh all not be permitted in any building used f or the Prohibiti on against
S. 264Ammonium nitrate sh all be separated, so as to prevent any possible Separati on of
S. 265(1) Any building used f or the storage of ammonium nitrate excepting a Provisions against
S. 266(1) On the approach of a thunderstorm with in the vicinity of an explosives Thunderstorms
S. 267Any destructi on of explosives at an explosives factory sh all only be carried out Destructi on of
S. 268The testing of any explosive at an explosives factory sh all only be carried out Testing of explosives
S. 269No pers on under the apparent age of eighteen years sh all be employed in an Persons under
S. 270(1) Every container used f or the packaging of explosives sh all be of a type Explosives containers
S. 271(1) The manager sh all render a monthly return in a form approved by the Chief Monthly returns of
S. 272(1) No cultivati on, shrubs or weeds liable to cause danger from fire sh all be No cultivati on, shrubs
S. 273At strategic points throughout the explosives factory, danger area or any Effective means f or
S. 274The manager or holder sh all ensure th at all fire-fighting equipment provided in Inspecti on of
S. 275The manager or holder sh all ensure th at adequate arrangements are made to Organisati on and fire
S. 276In any explosives factory, whenever a fire or spontaneous combusti on occurs Withdrawals of
S. 277The manager sh all lay down a procedure to be adopted in case of fire and he Fire procedure
S. 278The manager sh all ensure th at a conveniently located first-aid stati on is Provisi on and
S. 279The manager sh all ensure th at there is appointed a sufficient number of Appointment of
S. 280(1) At suitable places throughout the factory canisters sh all be provided, Provisi on f or first-aid
S. 281The manager sh all ensure th at suitable transport is provided to convey any Transport to be
S. 282(1) The manager of an explosives factory sh all take suitable precautions to Manager to ensure
S. 283Any pers on who is injured in an accident in an explosives factory sh all report Reporting of accidents
S. 284(1) The manager sh all ensure th at, in the form prescribed in sub-regulati on (5), Notificati on of
S. 285(1) In additi on to the requirements of sub-regulati on (3) of regulati on 284 Injury resulting in
S. 286(1) Whether personal injury is sustained or not by any occurrence specified in Danger occurrences to
S. 287The manager sh all ensure th at sufficient suitable protective clothing and Provisi on f or protective
S. 288Every pers on sh all at all times wear any protective clothing or equipment Wearing of protective
S. 289(1) The manager sh all cause such steps to be taken as are necessary to Provisi on of adequate
S. 301Compliance with Inl and Waters Shipping Act
S. 302Regulations to apply to vessels transporting explosives
S. 303Chief Inspect or to approve the transportati on of explosives by vessel
S. 304Magazine in a vessel
S. 305Licensed magazine in a vessel
S. 306Licence to be posted in magazine
S. 307Transportati on of explosives with inflammable goods and dangerous cargoes
S. 308Vessel less th an thirty tonnes to be propelled by diesel engine
S. 309Requirement f or vessel transporting electric detonators
S. 310Hold to be watertight
S. 311Vessel in charge of competent pers on
S. 312No explosives on deck
S. 313Types of explosives which may be conveyed together
S. 314Prohibiti on of smoking
S. 315Carrying explosives with n on-dangerous goods
S. 316Positi on of explosives in relati on to engine or exhaust pipe
S. 317Magazine requirement
S. 318Containers f or explosives
S. 319Limitati on on quantity of ammonium nitrate
S. 320Time f or loading and unloading
S. 321Testing f or lifting appliance
S. 322Repacking
S. 323Supervisi on
S. 324Route
S. 325When unloading complete
S. 326Liability of competent pers on
S. 327Liability of Port Officer
S. 328Compliance with the provisions of the Roads and Road Traffic Act
S. 329Regulations f or road vehicles
S. 330Route
S. 331Blasting licence holder in charge and no transportati on in hours of darkness
S. 332Public service vehicles
S. 333Limitati on of persons on explosives road vehicles
S. 334Prohibiti on of conveyance by certa in means
S. 335No articulated vehicles
S. 336No trailers
S. 337Prohibiti on against stopping and parking
S. 338Procedure f or vehicles involved in accidents
S. 339Authorised vehicles
S. 340Authorised vehicle requirements
S. 341Explosives sh all only be transported in an authorised vehicle in sound Only unopened boxes
S. 342Every road vehicle used f or transporting five cases of twenty-five kilograms of Requirements f or
S. 343Any explosives transported in any road vehicle sh all be effectively protected Explosives to be
S. 344No fuel sh all be carried in or on any road vehicle in which explosives are Fuel only to be carried
S. 345Nitro-compound explosives, blasting agents and detonating fuses may be Conveyance of
S. 346When explosives are being loaded in to or unloaded from any road vehicle the Engine switched off
S. 347No pers on sh all smoke with in thirty metres of where explosives are being Prohibiti on against
S. 348No pers on engaged in the loading or unloading of explosives in to or from any Prohibiti on on
S. 349No explosives sh all be carried in the cab of any road vehicle. Explosives not to be
S. 350The interi or of the explosives compartment of any road vehicle transporting Explosives
S. 351Every road vehicle transporting explosives sh all, immediately up on arrival at Vehicle up on arrival at
S. 352On the approach of and during a thunderstorm any road vehicle transporting Thunderstorm during
S. 353Where two or more road vehicles transporting explosives are travelling in Convoys
S. 354Where any road vehicle transporting explosives approaches a traffic sign When to engage low
S. 355Any rail truck used f or the transportati on of explosives, and any locomotive Compliance with
S. 356The following regulations sh all apply to every rail truck transporting explosives Regulations apply
S. 357No rail truck sh all be loaded with explosives other th an as specified Types of explosives
S. 358(1) Every rail truck containing explosives consigned to the holder of an open Explosives perm its
S. 359Explosives may be conveyed by rail as follows, th at is to say: Types of tra in
S. 360When explosives are being transported in any tra in, the conveyance of any Prohibiti on on
S. 361The maximum permissible weight of explosives contained in any tra in sh all be Maximum weight
S. 362In any special explosives tra in, at least two bogies or three short rail trucks Positioning of rail
S. 363In any ordinary goods tra in, rail trucks containing explosives sh all be placed Positioning of rail
S. 364In any tra in, rail trucks containing explosives sh all be separated from other rail Positioning of
S. 365Any rail tanker, or any truck loaded with inflammable liquid drums, whether full Prohibiti on against
S. 366Every tra in containing electric detonators sh all comply with the requirements Electric detonators
S. 367(1) Any rail truck containing explosives other th an detonators or capped fuses Labels on rail trucks
S. 368A railways official finding any explosives rail truck not labelled in accordance Responsibility of
S. 369Every rail truck used f or the conveyance of explosives sh all be of a type Rail truck to be
S. 370A special explosives tra in sh all transport the explosives anywhere in the Route
S. 371No explosives rail truck containing explosives sh all be permitted to st and in Prohibiti on against
S. 372(1) Any special explosives tra in containing ten or more rail trucks containing Limitati on on speed
S. 373The shunting of any explosives tra in or any truck containing explosives sh all Shunting
S. 374If any defect is found in any rail truck containing explosives, the matter sh all Reporting of defective
S. 375No rail truck containing explosives sh all, at any time, be unloaded at any Unloading of rail trucks
S. 376When any rail truck containing explosives reaches its final destinati on it sh all Unloading at final
S. 377Where no magazine area is available, rail trucks containing explosives sh all Safe loading bay
S. 378A safe loading bay sh all, f or the purpose of these Regulations, be deemed to Definiti on of safe
S. 379Where any rail truck containing explosives in any safe loading bay can not be Standing in safe
S. 380Where, at any time, any rail truck containing explosives is being unloaded, Unloading under
S. 381The suitably competent pers on specified in regulati on 380 sh all not at any Rail truck only to be
S. 382Where any rail truck containing explosives comes under the jurisdicti on of a Railway authority
S. 383Where any rail truck containing explosives h as been positioned adjacent to Vacuum and parking
S. 384If at any time during the transportati on of explosives by rail any rail truck Notificati on of
S. 385(1) It sh all be the responsibility of the manager of any explosives factory to Illegal acts
S. 386No pers on sh all negligently or wilfully drive any locomotive pushing or pulling Restrictions on rail
S. 387No pers on sh all smoke with in thirty metres of where explosives are being Prohibiti on on smoking
S. 388No pers on sh all carry any explosives in an aircraft registered in the Republic Prohibiti on on
S. 389Where an aircraft conveying explosives is involved in an accident or incident Informati on about
S. 401Permitted types of conveyance f or transportati on of explosives at any mine or
S. 402Requirements of rubber tyred vehicles
S. 403Requirements f or vehicles running on rails
S. 404Painting of vehicles used exclusively f or explosives
S. 405Transportati on in vehicles and conveyances only in unopened boxes and
S. 406Limitati on on speed f or various conveyances
S. 407Use of approved vehicles f or other materials
S. 408Explosives in transit under a blasting licence holder
S. 409Onsetter or cage tender and crew only to travel
S. 501Applicati on
S. 502Permitted storage places
S. 503Damaged containers to be repaired
S. 504Storage of other materials prohibited
S. 505Naked light, matches or smoking prohibited
S. 506Cultivati on
S. 507Electrical wiring
S. 508Electrical switches and fuses
S. 509Power lines
S. 510Opening of containers
S. 511Repairs to magazines
S. 512Magazines and boxes to be kept cle an
S. 513Deteriorati on of explosives
S. 514Destructi on by order
S. 515Loitering prohibited
S. 516Responsibility f or magazines and boxes
S. 517Magazines and boxes to be kept locked
S. 518Inspecti on
S. 519Nitro-compound explosives, detonating fuses and blasting agents may be
S. 520Detonators stored apart
S. 521Limitations on contents of magazines and boxes
S. 522Exhibiti on and cancellati on of licences, authorisations and sanctions
S. 523Permissi on of local authority
S. 524Safety distances
S. 525Plans to be approved
S. 526Mounds
S. 527Fencing
S. 528Warning notices
S. 529Persons entering fenced are as
S. 530New constructi on
S. 531Security guards
S. 532Licensed magazines: General conditions
S. 533Licensed magazine to be a substantial building
S. 534Licensed magazine: Constructi on requirements
S. 535Licensed magazine: Equipment requirements
S. 536Licensed magazine: Manner of storing explosives
S. 537Licensed magazine: Lightning protecti on
S. 538Licensed magazine: Inspecti on of lightning protecti on system
S. 539Authorised magazines: General conditions
S. 540Authorised boxes: General conditions
S. 541The total quantities of explosives th at may be storedunderground at any mine Storage of explosives
S. 542(1) Any magazine underground used f or the storage of fifty cases each of Sanctioned
S. 543Any underground box used f or the storage of explosives sh all- Underground storage
S. 544Not more th an six boxes of explosives sh all be grouped together in any one Locati on of
S. 545A register showing the number, class of contents and positi on of each Register of
S. 546(1) Explosives issued f or use sh all be used with in six months from the date of Explosives to be used
S. 547Where any magazine or authorised box is not required to be used f or the Notificati on of closure
S. 601Applicati on
S. 602Importati on and exportati on to be authorised
S. 603Explosives in transit through the Republic
S. 604Persons under twenty-one years
S. 605Permit to purchase, acquire and possess: Procedure
S. 606Open perm its: General conditions
S. 607Employee may possess explosives
S. 701Theft or loss of explosives to be reported
S. 702Secreti on and abandonment of explosives
S. 703Tampering with locks of magazines and storage boxes
S. 704Explosives not to be taken away
S. 801Applicati on
S. 802Blasting licence holder to carry out blasting
S. 803Blasting operations at night
S. 804Blasting licence
S. 805Suspensi on of blasting licence
S. 806Cancellati on of blasting licence
S. 807Employer to reta in blasting licence
S. 808Blasting licence not transferable
S. 809Blasting licence to be signed
S. 810Replacement of blasting licence
S. 811Fastening detonat or to fuse
S. 812Primer cartridges
S. 813Positi on of primer cartridge
S. 814Primer cartridges not to be stored
S. 815Blown out explosives not to be used aga in
S. 816Opening cases of explosives
S. 817Wrappers not to be removed
S. 818Explosives not to be forced in to holes
S. 819Explosives not to be removed from holes
S. 820Tamping
S. 821No tamping between cartridges
S. 822Tamping rods
S. 823Tamping not to be removed
S. 824Plugs
S. 825Pumping of misfired holes containing electric detonators prohibited
S. 826Distance of drilling from misfired holes
S. 827Deepening of holes th at have contained explosives forbidden
S. 828Distance of drilling from sockets
S. 829Marking of positi on of holes
S. 830Making safe misfired holes
S. 831Primary blasting schedules
S. 832Control of secondary blasting
S. 833Duties of blasting licence holder
S. 834Electrical blasting
S. 835Blasting cables
S. 836Duties of pers on in charge
S. 837Preparati on of face
S. 838Connecti on between two places
S. 839Provisi on f or whistles
S. 840Pre-charging
S. 841Chargingofpre-chargedholes
S. 842(1) Every pre-charged hole sh all be securely plugged with an approved plug. Pre-charged holes to
S. 843No pers on sh all remove any plug or detonating fuse from a pre-charged hole Plugs not to be
S. 844Every shiftboss sh all cause every pre-charged area with in h is secti on to be Inspecti on of
S. 845(1) The overdrill porti on plus one metre above such porti on of any hole drilled Holes in open cast
S. 846(1) Nitro-compound explosives, blasting agents or detonating fuses sh all not Storage and
S. 847A blasting licence holder conducting any charging operati on using a blasting Protecti on of blasting
S. 848A blasting licence holder using pneumatic equipment to charge any hole with Pneumatic charging
S. 849Any pneumatic equipment used to charge any hole with blasting agents sh all Pneumatic equipment
S. 850Any hose connected to any pneumatic equipment being the hose used f or the Resistance to hoses
S. 851(1) When a blasting licence holder is required to place any pers on to act as a Duties of guards
S. 852No welding machine sh all be operated with in ten metres of any electric Prohibiti on, welding
S. 901Applicati on
S. 902Interpretati on
S. 903Suitability of machines
S. 904Provisi on of guards
S. 905Charge of machinery
S. 906Precautions f or belt-driven machinery
S. 907No loose clothing or long hair near machinery
S. 908Provisions of goggles, face masks or screens
S. 909Precautions when machinery started
S. 910Crossing or riding on conveyors
S. 911Audible warning device f or lifting appliance
S. 912Stability of lifting appliance
S. 913Ballasting diagram f or lifting apparatus
S. 914Passageway to be provided
S. 915Erecti on of lifting appliances
S. 916Safe loads and identificati on marks
S. 917Automatic indicat or or tables
S. 918Provisi on f or cha in or wire rope
S. 919Securing of cha in or rope
S. 920No suspensi on from unattended appliance
S. 921Efficient brakes to hold load
S. 922Suitable controls
S. 923Persons not to ride except on platform
S. 924Safety fact or f or lifting appliance
S. 925No appliance to be loaded beyond safe load
S. 926Inspecti on before use
S. 927Competent pers on only to operate lifting appliance
S. 928Distinct signals to be given
S. 929Provisions f or platform
S. 930Suitability of track up on which lifting appliance moves
S. 931Brakes on travelling mechanism of lifting appliance
S. 932No pers on to work on lifting appliance
S. 933Load to be secured
S. 934Containers to be designed to prevent spillage
S. 935Record to be kept
S. 936Provisions f or all lifting gear
S. 937Provisions f or hooks
S. 938Annealing of chains and lifting gear
S. 939Testing of chains, and examinati on of wire rope slings
S. 940Platforms, etc., becoming slippery
S. 941No pers on sh all use or permit or instruct any other pers on to use any Use of impaired rope
S. 1001Applicati on
S. 1002Interpretati on
S. 1003Standards of constructi on
S. 1004Requirements f or boilers
S. 1005Safety valves f or boilers
S. 1006Provisi on of stop valves
S. 1007Pressure gauges f or boilers
S. 1008Feed water
S. 1009Water levels
S. 1010Blow down valves
S. 1011Pipes and fittings not to be screwed in to shell
S. 1012Steam receiver modificati on
S. 1013Blowing down of boilers
S. 1014Conditions before cleaning boilers
S. 1015Examinati on of boilers
S. 1016Examinati on of hydraulic pressure
S. 1017Reducti on of maximum working pressure
S. 1018Record of particulars and informati on on boilers
S. 1019Safety valves f or evaporators
S. 1020Regulations not applicable to evaporators
S. 1021Particulars to be shown on air receivers
S. 1022Examinati on and testing of air receivers
S. 1023Mounting of air receivers
S. 1024Safety valves f or air receivers
S. 1025Pressure gauges f or air receivers
S. 1026Dra in valves
S. 1027No pipe, plug or fitting sh all be screwed directly in to the shell of any air Pads
S. 1028Every air receiver sh all be- Examinati on of air
S. 1029The results of any examinati on and test referred to in regulati on 1028 sh all Record of
S. 1030(1) Thermometers or pyrometers, the indications of which c an be clearly Fittings of
S. 1031The provisions of regulations 1021 to 1030 inclusive sh all not apply to any Exempti on f or g as
S. 1101The following regulations sh all apply to the use, maintenance and inspecti on Applicati on
S. 1102No lift installati on sh all be used until such use h as been authorised by the Certificate of
S. 1103Every lift installati on and every part there of sh all be of good constructi on, Suitability of lift
S. 1104(1) The manager sh all ensure th at a competent pers on is appointed to Appointment of
S. 1105(1) Every lift shaft sh all be effectively protected by gates so as to prevent, Provisi on of gates
S. 1106Except f or testing or maintenance, no pers on sh all ride up on the platform of When persons
S. 1107In every lift installati on efficient devices sh all be provided and maintained Failure of ropes
S. 1108In every lift installati on efficient automatic devices sh all be provided and Overrun devices
S. 1109Every lift installati on used f or carrying persons sh all be provided with a Constructi on of
S. 1110(1) No rope sh all be used f or supporting a lift or counterweight unless it is of Ropes
S. 1111(1) In the case of any lift where no part of the rope is rigidly fixed to the drum, Fixing of ropes to
S. 1112In every lift the drum, engine or mot or sh all be provided with an adequate Brakes
S. 1113A clear space of not less th an one metre sh all be provided between the Underrun and overrun
S. 1114No lift sh all be used whilst repairs are being effected in the lift shaft. Not to be used during
S. 1201The regulations contained in th is Part sh all apply to any building or structure Applicati on
S. 1202In th is Part and in all other Parts subsequent there to, unless the context Interpretati on
S. 1203All material and equipment used in building and engineering constructi on Standard of
S. 1204(1) All material used f or any scaffold sh all be inspected and found Scaffold, inspecti on
S. 1205The manager sh all ensure th at every scaffold in use, together with all fittings Frequency of
S. 1206(1) No skip, bucket, basket, boatswa in's chair or similar equipment sh all be Skips, buckets,
S. 1207(1) No trestle scaffold sh all be used- Trestle scaffolds
S. 1208(1) Every ladder scaffold sh all be of adequate strength and used only f or light Ladder scaffolds
S. 1209No overloading of scaffolds
S. 1210Provisions f or platforms
S. 1211Planking, guard-rails and toe-boards on platforms
S. 1212Openings left in roofs or floors
S. 1213Working on sloping surfaces
S. 1214Protecti on f or persons on ro of
S. 1215Gangways and runs
S. 1216Guard-rails f or gangways, etc.
S. 1217Platforms, etc., to be unobstructed
S. 1218Competent pers on to be in charge of demoliti on
S. 1219Precautions to be taken during demolitions
S. 1220No overloading of floors, etc.
S. 1221Removing steelwork
S. 1222When any working place becomes permanent, provisions f or safety
S. 1301Applicati on
S. 1302Interpretati on
S. 1303Notice of introducti on of electricity
S. 1304Installati on
S. 1305Plans and diagrams to be kept
S. 1306Ma in switchgear f or controlling the supply of electricity
S. 1307Housing of apparatus
S. 1308Suitability of apparatus
S. 1309Protecti on of pers on and apparatus
S. 1310Inspecti on, examinati on and testing of apparatus
S. 1311No pers on to wilfully damage apparatus
S. 1312Insulati on
S. 1313Earthing
S. 1314Cables
S. 1315Flexible cables
S. 1316Blasting cables
S. 1317Switchgear and electrical joints and connections
S. 1318Notices
S. 1319Precautions and offences
S. 1320Competent pers on to be available
S. 1401Applicati on
S. 1402Interpretati on
S. 1403Vehicles to be replenished at filling stations
S. 1404Quantities of fuel which may be stored
S. 1405Fuel storage tanks
S. 1406Suitable storage tanks
S. 1407Placing of metal pipe
S. 1408Conditions f or taking petrol or fuel
S. 1409Suitable containers
S. 1410Mobile containers to be earthed
S. 1411Removal of contaminated material
S. 1412No smoking or naked lights
S. 1413Competent pers on to be in charge of storage and filling stations
S. 1501Applicati on
S. 1502Interpretati on
S. 1503Specificati on f or vehicles
S. 1504Driver to ensure th at vehicle h as necessary safety requirements
S. 1505Fire extinguishers
S. 1506Speed indicat or
S. 1507Vehicle not to be left unattended
S. 1508Drivers to have unobstructed view
S. 1509Vehicle to be of n on-flammable material
S. 1510Scheme f or inspecti on of vehicles
S. 1511Workshops
S. 1512Control of gases
S. 1513Offences in connecti on with vehicles
S. 1514No riding unless accommodati on
S. 1601Applicati on
S. 1602Effluent water
S. 1603Flammable materials
S. 1604Welding operations
S. 1605Latrine accommodati on
S. 1606Labour returns
S. 1607Change house accommodati on
S. 1608Responsibility f or protective clothing
S. 1609Responsibility f or protective equipment
S. 1610Permitted articles in danger are as
S. 1611Employment of persons
S. 500016 800
S. IPRELIMINARY AND GENERALPART I
S. IIMANUFACTURE OF EXPLOSIVESPART II
S. IIITRANSPORTATION OF EXPLOSIVES BY INLANDWATERWAY, ROAD, RAIL
S. IVTRANSPORTATION OF EXPLOSIVES AT ANY MINE OR WORKSPART IV
S. IXMACHINERYPART IX
S. VSTORAGE OF EXPLOSIVESPART V
S. VIIMPORTATION, EXPORTATION, SALE PURCHASE ACQUISITIONPART VI
S. VIIUNLAWFUL POSSESSION, HIDING AND ABANDONING OF
S. VIIIUSE OF EXPLOSIVESPART VIII
S. XSTEAM BOILERS, STEAM CONTAINERS AND STEAM AND AIR
S. XILIFTSPART XI
S. XIIBUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTIONPART XII
S. XIIIELECTRICITYPART XIII
S. XIVPETROL AND FUEL OIL STORAGEPART XIV
S. XVTRANSPORT AND TRAMMING BY VEHICLESPART XV
S. XVIHEALTH, SAFETY AND WELFAREPART XVI

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