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125. Warning and retreat

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(1)

Before the firing of any blast in a worksite, it shall be the duty of the person firing the blast —

(a)

to sound a warning distinctly audible to all persons within the danger zone; and

(b)

to ensure that no blast shall be fired while any person is in the danger zone.

(2)

When the warning is sounded, all persons within the danger zone shall retire to a safe distance or to a safe shelter.

Subregulation 1

Before the firing of any blast in a worksite, it shall be the duty of the person firing the blast —

(a)

to sound a warning distinctly audible to all persons within the danger zone; and

(b)

to ensure that no blast shall be fired while any person is in the danger zone.

Subregulation 2

When the warning is sounded, all persons within the danger zone shall retire to a safe distance or to a safe shelter.

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