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General Precautions Regarding Explosives
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General Precautions Regarding Explosives

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What is prohibited while handling explosives or preparing charges?

  • Using a battery-powered watch
  • Smoking or using a mobile phone (correct)
  • Wearing synthetic clothes and socks
  • Using an enclosed light or electric torch
  • Where is it prohibited to take a mobile phone or light other than an electric torch?

  • Parking lot
  • Break room
  • Mine site
  • Explosive magazine or store (correct)
  • What is the responsibility of the owner, agent or manager regarding explosives?

  • To take adequate steps to prevent pilferage (correct)
  • To store explosives in dwelling houses
  • To allow mobile phones in the explosive magazine
  • To provide smoking areas
  • What should be done with found explosives in or about a mine?

    <p>Deposit them in the magazine or store and report to the manager</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of foot-wears should shot-firers and their helpers use?

    <p>Conductive type with leather soles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is prohibited in a dwelling house?

    <p>Keeping explosives</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are shot-firers and their helpers prohibited from using battery-operated watches?

    <p>To prevent accidents caused by sparks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Precautions when Handling Explosives

    • No smoking, mobile phone use, or open flames are allowed when handling explosives or preparing charges.
    • Only enclosed lights, electric torches, or lamps are permitted in these situations.

    Explosive Storage and Security

    • Mobile phones and open flames are prohibited in explosive magazines, stores, or premises.
    • The owner, agent, or manager must take measures to prevent explosives theft during storage, transport, and use in the mine.

    Possession and Reporting of Explosives

    • Explosives can only be possessed as permitted by regulations and never in a dwelling house.
    • Any discovered explosives in or around a mine must be deposited in the magazine, store, or premises, and reported in writing to the manager.

    Shot-Firers' Safety Precautions

    • Shot-firers and their helpers must avoid:
      • Battery-operated watches and mobile phones
      • Synthetic clothes and socks
    • They must use:
      • Conductive type footwear
      • Leather shoes or boots with leather soles (no hobnails)

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    This quiz covers general precautions regarding explosives, including handling and storage safety protocols. It outlines prohibited actions, such as smoking or using mobile phones near explosives. Learn about the necessary steps to take when working with explosives.

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