Dangerous Goods Safety (Explosives) Regulations 2007 (WA)

Western Australia Dangerous Goods Safety Act 2004 Dangerous Goods Safety (Explosives) Regulations 2007 Western Australia Dangerous Goods Safety (Explosives) Regulations 2007 Contents Part 1 — Preliminary matters 1. Citation 1 2. Commencement 1 3. Terms used 1 4. Examples and notes not part of law 1 5. AE Code, general provisions about 1 6. Alternative safety measures, meaning of 1 7. AS 2187, meaning of and general provisions about 1 8. Explosive, meaning of 1 9. Classification of explosives 1 10. Supervised and related terms, meaning of 1 11. Supply, meaning of affected 1 12. Explosives to which these regulations do not apply 1 Part 2 — Administrative matters 13. Forms may be approved by Chief Officer 1 14. Courses may be approved by Chief Officer 1 15. Declaring a substance to be an explosive 1 Part 3 — Security matters 16. Security clearance, meaning of 1 17. Security card, application for 1 18. Application to be referred to Commissioner of Police 1 19. Commissioner of Police may object to person having security card 1 20. Security card, issue of 1 21A. Extension of period for which security card is valid 1 21. Security card, cancelling 1 22A. Replacement of security cards 1 22. Security documents to be carried and produced 1 23. Authorisation to have access to explosives 1 24. Records as to secure nominees 1 25. Duties of secure nominees 1 25A. Duty to correct information in relation to an application under regulation 17 or 21A 1 Part 4 — Authorisation of explosives Division 1 — Testing unauthorised explosives 26. Term used: unauthorised explosive 1 27. Applying for test permit 1 28. Dealing with applications for test permits 1 29. Test permit, effect of 1 Division 2 — Authorisation procedure 30. Applying to have explosive authorised 1 31. Authorising explosives 1 32. Register of authorised explosives 1 Part 5 — General provisions about explosives 33. Terms used 1 34. Signage at certain explosives facilities 1 36. Explosives sites, duties of people at 1 37. Ignition sources near explosives 1 38. Fire risk substances near explosives 1 39. People affected by alcohol etc. near explosives 1 40. Packaging requirements for explosives 1 41. Defective explosives not to be exported or supplied 1 42. MPUs, use of 1 43. Falsely representing that explosive is authorised 1 44. Reportable situations prescribed (Act s. 9) 1 Part 6 — Possession of explosives Division 1 — Licensing requirements 45. Unauthorised explosives 1 46. Possession for which no licence is required (Sch. 4) 1 47. Authorised explosives, licences and permits entitling possession of 1 Division 2 — Other requirements 48. Prohibited explosives, possession of 1 49. Children in possession of explosives 1 50. Public places, possession in 1 51. Licences etc. to be carried 1 52. Duties to keep explosives secure 1 Part 7 — Import and export of explosives Division 1 — All imports and exports 53. Unauthorised explosives 1 Division 3 — International imports and exports 56. Terms used 1 57. Authorised explosives, licence entitling import or export 1 58. International import and export, procedure for 1 59. Import or export, notice to Chief Officer 1 60. Chief Officer may direct explosive to be analysed 1 61. Records to be kept by licence holders 1 62. Port operators may refuse import in certain cases 1 Part 8 — Manufacture of explosives Division 1 — Licensing requirements 63. Unauthorised explosives 1 64. Authorised explosives, licensing for manufacture (Sch. 5) 1 65. Bulk AN-based explosives, licences authorising manufacture of 1 66. Fireworks, licence authorising manufacture of 1 Division 2 — Other requirements 67. Containers of components to be marked 1 68. Records to be kept by some manufacturers 1 69. Documents to be kept at place of manufacture 1 70. Bulk AN-based explosives, manufacture of 1 71. MPUs in operation not to be left unattended 1 72. Fireworks manufactured by licensee, supply and use of 1 73. Filling ammunition 1 Part 9 — Storage of explosives Division 1 — Preliminary matters 74. Term used: safely 1 Division 2 — Licensing requirements 75. Unauthorised explosives 1 76. Authorised explosives, licensing for storage (Sch. 6) 1 77A. Explosives transport licence authorises storage of certain explosives in transit 1 77. Shotfiring licence authorises limited storage 1 78. Pyrotechnics (special use) licence authorises limited storage 1 79. Fireworks contractor licence and fireworks operator licence authorise limited storage 1 Division 3 — Storing Schedule 6 explosives 81. Application of this Division 1 82A. Sparklers 1 82. Cartridges for safety devices etc. 1 83. Cartridges for nail guns etc. 1 84. Emergency devices 1 85. Ammunition propellant and black powder 1 Division 4 — Storage under licences and permits other than explosives storage licences 86A. Storage by explosives transport licence holder 1 86. Shotfiring licence holders, storage by 1 87. Pyrotechnics (special use) licence holders, storage by 1 88. Fireworks contractor licence holders, storage by 1 89. Fireworks event permit holders, storage by 1 Division 5 — Storage under an explosives storage licence 90. General requirements 1 91. Underground storage, magazine requirements 1 92. Explosives storage licence holders to keep inventories etc. 1 93. Documents to be kept at storage places 1 94. Magazines to be kept secure 1 Part 10 — Transport of explosives Division 1 — Preliminary matters 95. Terms used 1 Division 2 — Licensing requirements 96. Unauthorised explosives 1 97. Authorised explosives, licences entitling transport 1 98. Shotfiring licence authorises limited transport 1 99. Pyrotechnics (special use) licence authorises limited transport 1 100. Fireworks contractor licence authorises limited transport 1 101. Fireworks operator licence authorises limited transport 1 102. MPUs, licensing requirements for 1 Division 3 — Transport by road or rail 103. Application of this Division 1 104. Contravention of AE Code Ch. 8 an offence 1 105. Consignor's duties 1 106. Prime contractor's duties 1 107. Restrictions on transporting certain loads in CBDs 1 Division 4 — Emergencies 108. Terms used 1 109. Dangerous situations, duty to notify authorities 1 Division 5 — Transport in mines 110. Contravention of certain provisions of AE Code an offence 1 Part 11A — Explosives in ports Division 1 — Preliminary matters 111A. Terms used 1 111B. General provisions about AS 3846 1 111C. Cases in which this Part does not apply 1 Division 2 — Explosives in port areas 111D. Application of this Division 1 111E. Master's duties 1 111F. Prime contractor's duties 1 111G. Berth operator's duties 1 111H. Fire control equipment required at berth 1 111I. Emergency plan required for berth 1 111J. Information for occupier of site at risk from proximity to berth handling explosives 1 Division 3 — Special berth (explosives) 111K. When special berth (explosives) required 1 111L. Applying for declaration of special berth (explosives) 1 111M. Content of risk assessment 1 111N. Dealing with application under r. 111L 1 111O. Berth operator's duties 1 Part 11 — Supply of explosives Division 1 — Licensing requirements 111. Unauthorised explosives 1 112. Authorised explosives, licences authorising supply 1 113. Import/export licence authorises limited supply 1 114A. Explosives manufacture licence authorises limited supply 1 114. Explosives manufacture (MPU) licence authorises limited supply 1 115. Explosives transport licence authorises limited supply 1 116. Explosives driver licence authorises limited supply 1 Division 2 — Supplying explosives 117. Supply to unauthorised people prohibited 1 118. Suppliers, duties when supplying 1 119. Records to be kept by suppliers 1 120. Receiver of explosives not to mislead supplier 1 121. Sale in public prohibited 1 Part 12 — Use of explosives other than fireworks Division 1 — Preliminary 122. Term used: blast plan 1 123. Application of this Part 1 Division 2 — Licensing requirements 124. Unauthorised explosives 1 125. Authorised explosives, licences authorising use of 1 Division 3 — General requirements 126. Occupier's permission needed for use 1 127. Manufacturer's instructions for use to be followed 1 128. Children using explosives 1 Division 4 — Using explosives to blast, damage, destroy or demolish 129. No use without blast plan 1 130. Blast plans, content of 1 131. Blasting in townsite, permit required for 1 132. General requirements for use 1 133. Blast plans to be obeyed etc. 1 134. Records to be kept about blasts 1 Division 5 — Use of explosives under pyrotechnics (special use) licence 135. Holder of pyrotechnics (special use) licence, duties of 1 Part 13 — Use of fireworks Division 1 — Preliminary matters 136. Terms used 1 Division 2 — Licensing requirements 137. Unauthorised explosives 1 138. Fireworks, licences authorising use of 1 139. Using certain fireworks outdoors other than at fireworks events 1 Division 3 — General requirements 141. Occupier's permission needed for use 1 142. Manufacturer's instructions for use to be followed 1 143. General requirements for use 1 144. Cracker chains, use of 1 145. Records to be kept by fireworks contractors 1 Division 4 — Fireworks events 146. Term used: event firework 1 147. Fireworks used at fireworks events, requirements for 1 148. Fireworks event permits, preliminary matters 1 149. Application for fireworks event permit 1 150. Dealing with applications for fireworks event permits 1 151. Amending, suspending and cancelling fireworks event permits 1 152. Fireworks event, conduct of 1 153. Records to be kept by fireworks event permit holders 1 Part 14 — Disposal of explosives 154. Who can dispose of explosives 1 155. Improper disposal of explosives 1 Part 15 — Licences Division 1 — Preliminary matters 156. Terms used 1 Division 2 — General matters 157. Applying for licence 1 158. Medical evidence 1 159. Competency evidence 1 160. Driver licence evidence 1 161. Explosives management plans 1 162. Chief Officer's powers for dealing with applications for licences 1 163. Licence for place that is or may be major hazard facility 1 164. Deciding applications for licences 1 165. Body corporate and partnership to have qualified officer 1 165A. Fireworks contractor licence requirements 1 166. Conditions of licences 1 167. Duration of licences 1 168A. Licence suspended in certain circumstances 1 168. Form of licences 1 169. Licences not transferable etc. 1 170. Licences may be surrendered 1 171. Lost licences may be replaced 1 172. Amending licences 1 173. Procedure for renewing licences 1 174A. Trading licences, renewal of 1 Division 3 — Suspending and cancelling licences 174. Grounds for suspending or cancelling 1 175. Procedure for suspending or cancelling 1 176. Suspension in urgent circumstances 1 177. Licences etc. to be returned on cancellation etc. 1 178. Suspension may be terminated 1 Division 4 — Duties of licence holders 179A. Annual fees for trading licences 1 179. Wrong information, duty to correct 1 180. Licence holder to notify Chief Officer of certain convictions and charges 1 181. Licences relating to places, notification of development 1 182. Condition of licence, contravening 1 Division 4A — Mutual recognition 182A. Terms used 1 182B. Recognition of licences granted in other participating jurisdiction 1 Division 5 — Miscellaneous matters 183. Register of licences 1 Part 16 — Fees for using State explosives facilities 185. Terms used 1 186. Application of this Part 1 187. Fees to be paid annually 1 188. Fees for using SEF to manufacture explosives 1 189. Fees for using SEF to store explosives 1 190. Fees for using SEF to manufacture or store SRSs 1 Part 17 — Miscellaneous matters 192. Safety management documents prescribed (Act s. 3) 1 193. False or misleading information, offences 1 194. Duties in respect of explosives management plan 1 195. Conditions of a permit, contravening 1 196. Permits have no effect if holder's licence ceases to have effect 1 197. Prescribed offences and modified penalties (Act s. 56) 1 Part 18 — Transitional matters 198. Transitional status of secure employees 1 199. Assessing fitness to drive 1 Schedule 1 — Fees Schedule 2 — Prohibited explosives 1. Explosive containing chlorate etc. 1 2. Fireworks, various types of 1 Schedule 3 — Unrestricted fireworks Schedule 4 — Explosives that may be possessed without a licence 1. Sparklers 1 2. Cartridges for safety devices etc. 1 3. Cartridges for nail guns etc. 1 4. Emergency devices 1 5. Ammunition and black powder 1 6. Model rocket motors 1 7. Smoke generators 1 8. Thermite igniters 1 Schedule 5 — Explosives that may be manufactured without a licence 1. Ammunition for private use 1 Schedule 6 — Explosives that may be stored without a licence 1. Sparklers 1 2. Cartridges for safety devices etc. 1 3. Cartridges for nail guns etc. 1 4. Emergency devices 1 5. Ammunition, ammunition propellant and black powder 1 6. Model rocket motors 1 7. Smoke generators 1 Schedule 7 — Explosives that may be transported without a licence 1. Sparklers 1 2. Cartridges for safety devices 1 3. Cartridges for nail guns etc. 1 4. Emergency devices 1 5. Ammunition, ammunition propellant and black powder 1 6. Model rocket motors 1 7. Smoke generators 1 8. Thermite igniters 1 Schedule 8 — Explosives that may be supplied without a licence 1. Sparklers 1 2. Cartridges for safety devices etc. 1 3. Cartridges for nail guns etc. 1 4. Emergency devices 1 5. Ammunition, ammunition propellant and black powder 1 6. Smoke generators 1 7. Thermite igniters 1 Schedule 9 — Explosives that may be used without a licence 1. Sparklers 1 2. Cartridges for safety devices etc. 1 3. Cartridges for nail guns etc. 1 4. Emergency devices 1 5. Ammunition 1 6. Model rocket motors 1 7. Smoke generators 1 8. Thermite igniters 1 Schedule 10 — Provisions for required plans 1. Terms used 1 2. General matters 1 3A. Emergency management plans 1 3. Safety matters 1 4. Security matters 1 Schedule 11 — Central business districts 1. Fremantle central business district 1 2. Perth central business district 1 Notes Compilation table 1 Uncommenced provisions table 1 Defined terms Dangerous Goods Safety Act 2004 Dangerous Goods Safety (Explosives) Regulations 2007