BS 5607:2017

BS 5607:2017 gives recommendations for the safe storage, handling, transport and use ofblasting 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 suchas 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 tovoids left following ore extraction, which are governed by mining legislation; or
• c) operations involving the use of cartridge-operated fixing tools, which are specified byBS EN 15895 and whose use is covered by BS 4078?1.

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