DANGEROUS GOODS SAFETY (EXPLOSIVES) REGULATIONS 2007

Western Australian Current Regulations

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DANGEROUS GOODS SAFETY (EXPLOSIVES) REGULATIONS 2007

TABLE OF PROVISIONS

PART 1 -- Preliminary matters

1. Citation
2. Commencement
3. Terms used
4. Examples and notes not part of law
5. AE Code, general provisions about
6. Alternative safety measures, meaning of
7. AS 2187, meaning of and general provisions about
8. Explosive, meaning of
9. Classification of explosives
10. Supervised and related terms, meaning of
11. Supply, meaning of affected
12. Explosives to which these regulations do not apply

PART 2 -- Administrative matters

13. Forms may be approved by Chief Officer
14. Courses may be approved by Chief Officer
15. Declaring a substance to be an explosive

PART 3 -- Security matters

16. Security clearance, meaning of
17. Security card, application for
18. Application to be referred to Commissioner of Police
19. Commissioner of Police may object to person having security card
20. Security card, issue of
21A. Extension of period for which security card is valid
21. Security card, cancelling
22A. Replacement of security cards
22. Security documents to be carried and produced
23. Authorisation to have access to explosives
24. Records as to secure nominees
25. Duties of secure nominees
25A. Duty to correct information in relation to an application under regulation 17 or 21A

PART 4 -- Authorisation of explosives

Division 1 -- Testing unauthorised explosives

26. Term used: unauthorised explosive
27. Applying for test permit
28. Dealing with applications for test permits
29. Test permit, effect of

Division 2 -- Authorisation procedure

30. Applying to have explosive authorised
31. Authorising explosives
32. Register of authorised explosives

PART 5 -- General provisions about explosives

33. Terms used
34. Signage at certain explosives facilities
36. Explosives sites, duties of people at
37. Ignition sources near explosives
38. Fire risk substances near explosives
39. People affected by alcohol etc. near explosives
40. Packaging requirements for explosives
41. Defective explosives not to be exported or supplied
42. MPUs, use of
43. Falsely representing that explosive is authorised
44. Reportable situations prescribed (Act s. 9)

PART 6 -- Possession of explosives

Division 1 -- Licensing requirements

45. Unauthorised explosives
46. Possession for which no licence is required (Sch. 4)
47. Authorised explosives, licences and permits entitling possession of

Division 2 -- Other requirements

48. Prohibited explosives, possession of
49. Children in possession of explosives
50. Public places, possession in
51. Licences etc. to be carried
52. Duties to keep explosives secure

PART 7 -- Import and export of explosives

Division 1 -- All imports and exports

53. Unauthorised explosives

Division 3 -- International imports and exports

56. Terms used
57. Authorised explosives, licence entitling import or export
58. International import and export, procedure for
59. Import or export, notice to Chief Officer
60. Chief Officer may direct explosive to be analysed
61. Records to be kept by licence holders
62. Port operators may refuse import in certain cases

PART 8 -- Manufacture of explosives

Division 1 -- Licensing requirements

63. Unauthorised explosives
64. Authorised explosives, licensing for manufacture (Sch. 5)
65. Bulk AN-based explosives, licences authorising manufacture of
66. Fireworks, licence authorising manufacture of

Division 2 -- Other requirements

67. Containers of components to be marked
68. Records to be kept by some manufacturers
69. Documents to be kept at place of manufacture
70. Bulk AN-based explosives, manufacture of
71. MPUs in operation not to be left unattended
72. Fireworks manufactured by licensee, supply and use of
73. Filling ammunition

PART 9 -- Storage of explosives

Division 1 -- Preliminary matters

74. Term used: safely

Division 2 -- Licensing requirements

75. Unauthorised explosives
76. Authorised explosives, licensing for storage (Sch. 6)
77A. Explosives transport licence authorises storage of certain explosives in transit
77. Shotfiring licence authorises limited storage
78. Pyrotechnics (special use) licence authorises limited storage
79. Fireworks contractor licence and fireworks operator licence authorise limited storage

Division 3 -- Storing Schedule 6 explosives

81. Application of this Division
82A. Sparklers
82. Cartridges for safety devices etc.
83. Cartridges for nail guns etc.
84. Emergency devices
85. Ammunition propellant and black powder

Division 4 -- Storage under licences and permits other than explosives storage licences

86A. Storage by explosives transport licence holder
86. Shotfiring licence holders, storage by
87. Pyrotechnics (special use) licence holders, storage by
88. Fireworks contractor licence holders, storage by
89. Fireworks event permit holders, storage by

Division 5 -- Storage under an explosives storage licence

90. General requirements
91. Underground storage, magazine requirements
92. Explosives storage licence holders to keep inventories etc.
93. Documents to be kept at storage places
94. Magazines to be kept secure

PART 10 -- Transport of explosives

Division 1 -- Preliminary matters

95. Terms used

Division 2 -- Licensing requirements

96. Unauthorised explosives
97. Authorised explosives, licences entitling transport
98. Shotfiring licence authorises limited transport
99. Pyrotechnics (special use) licence authorises limited transport
100. Fireworks contractor licence authorises limited transport
101. Fireworks operator licence authorises limited transport
102. MPUs, licensing requirements for

Division 3 -- Transport by road or rail

103. Application of this Division
104. Contravention of AE Code Ch. 8 an offence
105. Consignor’s duties
106. Prime contractor’s duties
107. Restrictions on transporting certain loads in CBDs

Division 4 -- Emergencies

108. Terms used
109. Dangerous situations, duty to notify authorities

Division 5 -- Transport in mines

110. Contravention of certain provisions of AE Code an offence

PART 11A -- Explosives in ports

Division 1 -- Preliminary matters

111A. Terms used
111B. General provisions about AS 3846
111C. Cases in which this PART does not apply

Division 2 -- Explosives in port areas

111D. Application of this Division
111E. Master’s duties
111F. Prime contractor’s duties
111G. Berth operator’s duties
111H. Fire control equipment required at berth
111I. Emergency plan required for berth
111J. Information for occupier of site at risk from proximity to berth handling explosives

Division 3 -- Special berth (explosives)

111K. When special berth (explosives) required
111L. Applying for declaration of special berth (explosives)
111M. Content of risk assessment
111N. Dealing with application under r. 111L
111O. Berth operator’s duties

PART 11 -- Supply of explosives

Division 1 -- Licensing requirements

111. Unauthorised explosives
112. Authorised explosives, licences authorising supply
113. Import/export licence authorises limited supply
114A. Explosives manufacture licence authorises limited supply
114. Explosives manufacture (MPU) licence authorises limited supply
115. Explosives transport licence authorises limited supply
116. Explosives driver licence authorises limited supply

Division 2 -- Supplying explosives

117. Supply to unauthorised people prohibited
118. Suppliers, duties when supplying
119. Records to be kept by suppliers
120. Receiver of explosives not to mislead supplier
121. Sale in public prohibited

PART 12 -- Use of explosives other than fireworks

Division 1 -- Preliminary

122. Term used: blast plan
123. Application of this Part

Division 2 -- Licensing requirements

124. Unauthorised explosives
125. Authorised explosives, licences authorising use of

Division 3 -- General requirements

126. Occupier’s permission needed for use
127. Manufacturer’s instructions for use to be followed
128. Children using explosives

Division 4 -- Using explosives to blast, damage, destroy or demolish

129. No use without blast plan
130. Blast plans, content of
131. Blasting in townsite, permit required for
132. General requirements for use
133. Blast plans to be obeyed etc.
134. Records to be kept about blasts

Division 5 -- Use of explosives under pyrotechnics (special use) licence

135. Holder of pyrotechnics (special use) licence, duties of

PART 13 -- Use of fireworks

Division 1 -- Preliminary matters

136. Terms used

Division 2 -- Licensing requirements

137. Unauthorised explosives
138. Fireworks, licences authorising use of
139. Using certain fireworks outdoors other than at fireworks events

Division 3 -- General requirements

141. Occupier’s permission needed for use
142. Manufacturer’s instructions for use to be followed
143. General requirements for use
144. Cracker chains, use of
145. Records to be kept by fireworks contractors

Division 4 -- Fireworks events

146. Term used: event firework
147. Fireworks used at fireworks events, requirements for
148. Fireworks event permits, preliminary matters
149. Application for fireworks event permit
150. Dealing with applications for fireworks event permits
151. Amending, suspending and cancelling fireworks event permits
152. Fireworks event, conduct of
153. Records to be kept by fireworks event permit holders

PART 14 -- Disposal of explosives

154. Who can dispose of explosives
155. Improper disposal of explosives

PART 15 -- Licences

Division 1 -- Preliminary matters

156. Terms used

Division 2 -- General matters

157. Applying for licence
158. Medical evidence
159. Competency evidence
160. Driver licence evidence
161. Explosives management plans
162. Chief Officer’s powers for dealing with applications for licences
163. Licence for place that is or may be major hazard facility
164. Deciding applications for licences
165. Body corporate and partnership to have qualified officer
165A. Fireworks contractor licence requirements
166. Conditions of licences
167. Duration of licences
168A. Licence suspended in certain circumstances
168. Form of licences
169. Licences not transferable etc.
170. Licences may be surrendered
171. Lost licences may be replaced
172. Amending licences
173. Procedure for renewing licences
174A. Trading licences, renewal of

Division 3 -- Suspending and cancelling licences

174. Grounds for suspending or cancelling
175. Procedure for suspending or cancelling
176. Suspension in urgent circumstances
177. Licences etc. to be returned on cancellation etc.
178. Suspension may be terminated

Division 4 -- Duties of licence holders

179A. Annual fees for trading licences
179. Wrong information, duty to correct
180. Licence holder to notify Chief Officer of certain convictions and charges
181. Licences relating to places, notification of development
182. Condition of licence, contravening

Division 4A -- Mutual recognition

182A. Terms used
182B. Recognition of licences granted in other participating jurisdiction

Division 5 -- Miscellaneous matters

183. Register of licences

PART 16 -- Fees for using State explosives facilities

185. Terms used
186. Application of this Part
187. Fees to be paid annually
188. Fees for using SEF to manufacture explosives
189. Fees for using SEF to store explosives
190. Fees for using SEF to manufacture or store SRSs

PART 17 -- Miscellaneous matters

192. Safety management documents prescribed (Act s. 3)
193. False or misleading information, offences
194. Duties in respect of explosives management plan
195. Conditions of a permit, contravening
196. Permits have no effect if holder’s licence ceases to have effect
197. Prescribed offences and modified penalties (Act s. 56)

PART 18 -- Transitional matters

198. Transitional status of secure employees
199. Assessing fitness to drive
SCHEDULE 1 -- Fees
SCHEDULE 2 -- Prohibited explosives
SCHEDULE 3 -- Unrestricted fireworks
SCHEDULE 4 -- Explosives that may be possessed without a licence
SCHEDULE 5 -- Explosives that may be manufactured without a licence
SCHEDULE 6 -- Explosives that may be stored without a licence
SCHEDULE 7 -- Explosives that may be transported without a licence
SCHEDULE 8 -- Explosives that may be supplied without a licence
SCHEDULE 9 -- Explosives that may be used without a licence
SCHEDULE 10 -- Provisions for required plans
SCHEDULE 11 -- Central business districts

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