BS 5607:2017

BS 5607:2017 gives recommendations for the safe storage, handling, transport and use of blasting explosives and accessories in construction and demolition operations.

Section 1 covers general recommendations for handling and safety.

Section 2 is concerned with safety in the use of explosives in special applications and situations such as tunnelling, demolition, excavation and underwater working.

This British Standard is not applicable to:

• a) blasting on offshore oil and/or gas platforms or structures, or any associated works;
• b) underground works carried out for the purpose of exploiting mineral reserves and extensions to voids left following ore extraction, which are governed by mining legislation; or
• c) operations involving the use of cartridge-operated fixing tools, which are specified by BS EN 15895 and whose use is covered by BS 4078?1.

Cross References:
Explosives Regulations 2014
BS 6164:2011
BS 5975:2008+A1:2011
BS 6187:2011
BS 7385-2:1993
BS 7385-1:1990
BS EN 13763-26:2004
BS 5930:2015
BS 6031:2009
BS 6472-1:2008
ISO/DIS 19296
BS EN 16228
The Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013
The Health and Safety (Safety Signs and Signals (Regulations) 1996
The Health and Safety (Safety Signs and Signals) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1996
The Explosives Act 1875
MTD Publication 96/101
The Mines Regulations 2014
The Construction (Design and Management) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2016
The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002
The Explosives Act (Northern Ireland) 1970
The Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974
The Explosives Regulations 2014
Health and safety at quarries. The Quarries Regulations 1999
The Quarries Regulations 1999
Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2000
The Health and Safety at Work (Northern Ireland) Order 1978
The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999
The Construction (Design and Management) (CDM) Regulations 2015
The Quarries Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2006
Dangerous substances and explosive atmospheres Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations 2002
L153 Managing health and safety in construction. Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015
Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008
The Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1997
The Air Navigation (Dangerous Goods) Regulations 2002
BS 6657:2002
BS EN 15895:2011
BS 4078-1:1987


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