Transport of explosives from blasting explosives to low order explosives

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1 Transport of explosives from blasting explosives to low order explosives Henry Zuidersma Principal Dangerous Goods Officer 1 April 2016

2 Need to transport explosives correctly

3 Need suitable equipment to transport explosives.

4 What are we covering today? Presentation will cover: Overview of explosives legislation pertaining to transport of explosives AEC3 and the four risk categories Transport of blasting explosives Transport of low order explosives Recent amendments to explosives regulations Harmonised national explosives legislation

5 Overview of explosives regulations Dangerous Goods Safety (Explosives) Regulations 2007 Transport of explosives governed by explosive regulations: outlines administrative controls mandates AEC3 (for public roads) AEC3 outlines the technical and operational requirements DMP has an excellent guidance note on transport of explosives on roads and at mine sites Goods/DGS_GN_TransportOfExplosivesOnRoadsAndAtMin es.pdf

6 DGS (Explosives) Regulations 2007 Some of the fundamental requirements of explosive regulations: Need authority when in possession of explosives (unless exemption applies) Authority is in the form of a licence (some 12 licences) Licence can be explosives transport licence (ETL) or shotfiring Unsupervised access to explosives requires dangerous goods security clearance (DGSC) Licence holders can appoint secure nominees Drivers need to be secure nominees (for licenced loads) Explosives management plan required when making application for explosives transport licence

7 Exemptions Schedules 4 and 7 of explosives regulations gives exemptions for some low risk explosives, including: sparklers cartridges for safety devices cartridges for nail guns emergency devices ammunition and black powder model rocket motors smoke generators thermite igniters Otherwise people require DGSC when carrying sparklers

8 Explosives Management Plans Your story of how to keep explosives safe and secure for your operations Three components Safety management plan Security management plan Emergency plan Has to include certain requirements (Reg 161) Required for five different licences Storage and transport Manufacture and manufacture (MPU) Fireworks contractors Secure nominees must be familiar with explosives management plan (written acknowledgement)

9 Security plans Need to conduct a security risk assessment Need to review entire operations (scope) Different companies will have different operations Need to ensure that explosives collected are delivered What controls are in place to achieve this All explosives must be accounted for

10 Australian Explosives Code (3 edition) (AEC3) AEC3 mentions four risk categories: Category 1 (low risk) Category 2 (medium risk) Category 3 (high risk) High security loads (loads that can cause catastrophic consequences) Risk is determined by type and quantity of explosives

11 Risk category table

12 High security risk loads of explosives

13 Risk category 1 Minimal requirements Transport documentation (unless exempt) Transport in approved packaging Control of ignition sources (no smoking) Provide adequate security Adequate stowage Segregation Precautions during use of road vehicles

14 Risk category 2 Cosmetic changes to vehicle Placarding (Class 1 diamonds front and rear and the word EXPLOSIVES to all four sides) Lockable carry box or equivalent $2.5M public risk liability insurance Emergency procedures guides (EPGs) and transport documents 30B rated fire extinguisher At least three double sided reflective triangles Wheel chocks

15 Risk Category 2 Additional requirements Precautions during use of road vehicles (S8.3.11) Precautions during loading and unloading (S8.3.12) Driver instructions and requirements (S8.3.13) Emergencies (S8.3.14) Approved routes or restricted areas (S8.3.15)

16 Risk Category 3 Structural changes required to vehicles Enclosed vehicle bodies (or carry boxes): double walled container/body insulated body lockable continuous floor rigid no exposed iron on inside

17 Risk category 3 vehicle requirements Diesel engine Firescreens (horizontal and vertical) Wiring enclosed in conduit Battery isolation switch Insulated covered battery Exhaust to be at least 50mm from firescreen Placarding (diamonds, word EXPLOSIVES and emergency information panels (EIPs) for 1000kg explosives $5M public risk liability insurance Emergency procedures guides (EPGs) and transport documents Either 80B rated or two 40B rated fire extinguishers and a 10B for cabin

18 High security risk loads Requirements include: Security plan that include: preventing theft and unauthorised people accessing explosives load securing arrangements and vehicle design emergency communications training travel by safest practical route review and update of security plan responsible person for implementation list of who will have unsupervised access to explosives Vehicle monitoring system independent of the driver Ability for immediate notification All people on vehicles to be security cleared If escort vehicle is used, those people also to be security cleared

19 Transport of blasting explosives Requirements are very clear Determine risk category Knowing quantity and classification code (see transport doc), determine risk category Refer to department s guidance note which outlines requirements for transport Guidance note on Transport of Explosives by road and on mine sites

20 Transport of blasting explosives Generically need (even when transporting 1 det or 1 cart explosives): Need authority to be in possession (explosives transport licence, shotfirer) Where have explosives transport licence, company must have explosives management plan Adequate security Driver must be security cleared Driver must be a secure nominee Transport to comply with AEC3

21 Transport on a mine site No explosives transport licence (ETL) required (unless transporting on a public road) Driver to be a secure nominee Transport to comply with Reg 110 of explosives regulations Refer to guidance note on transport of explosives Placarding Lockable carry box Blast barrier for mixed loads Fire extinguisher

22 Transport of low order explosives Low order explosives is not the same as low risk explosives Some low order explosives present high security risk (eg. detonators) Adequate security must be provided Dispensation given to some low risk explosives Different requirements for different explosives Don t require dangerous goods security clearance (DGSC) to transport sparklers Different legislation involved (Firearms Act) Creates some confusion on requirements Prior to 9/11 focus on safety Now need to consider safety and security

23 Different requirements for different explosives Name UN No Class ETL Driver DGSC Ammunition (any Qty) Propellant powder ( 50kg) Propellant powder (>50kg) Flares ( 250kg gross) Driver S. N. EDL Comments 1.4S No No No No Must obtain approval from Firearms Branch C No No No No Must obtain approval from Firearms Branch C Yes Yes Yes Yes Must obtain approval from Firearms Branch G 1.4S No No No No For flares of 1.3G, cut off is 50 kg Fireworks G Yes Yes Yes Yes No Fireworks Shaped charges Cartridges for nail guns Cartridges for safety devices 1.4G 1.4S Yes Yes Yes Yes No S Yes Yes Yes Yes No EDL for Cat 2 & 3 loads No EDL for FW ops Cat 2 EDL for Cat 2 & 3 loads No EDL for FW ops Cat 2 EDL for Cat 2 & 3 loads No EDL for Cat 1 loads C No No No No Applies for any quantity S No No No No Applies for any quantity

24 Recent changes to legislation Amendments took effect on 5 February 2016 Phase 4 of DG regulation amendments Majority of amendments made to the ER Information sheet on the amendments on website Phase 4 dangerous goods regulation amendments (effective 5 February 2016) information sheet Kb\ Focus on those that may affect your operations

25 Amendments to the explosives regulations Interstate explosives occupation licences are valid in WA Valid for: explosives drivers shotfiring licences fireworks operators pyrotechnics (special use) licences Valid while (I/S) licence current Valid for same licence conditions Interstate security clearances valid in WA No time restrictions other than must be current Applies even when person lives permanently in WA All licences valid for 5 years (unless cancelled)

26 Amendments to the explosives regulations Age limits for licences 18 years shotfirers, firework operators, pyro (SU) 21 years explosives driver licences, fireworks contractor licenses, qualified officers WA Photo card is valid form of ID when supplying explosives Digital DMP renewal security cards online explosive driver licences went online last month and shotfirer licences will go online this month DMP intends to only issue explosives drivers, shotfirer, firework operators pyro (SU) licences in form of plastic cards Chief Officer can decide on form of licence (may be electronically) Dangerous goods security card is cancelled when holder dies

27 National Harmonised Explosives Legislation SafeWork Australia currently working on it Consultation sessions last year Preparing Regulatory Impact Statement Will present to Commonwealth of Australian Governments (COAG) Not wholesale changes Focusing on four areas: Single licence Definition of explosives Authorisations Notification process How will states adopt it?

28 Summary Explosives regulations governs transport of explosives Need authority to transport explosives Need to comply with AEC3 Department has excellent guidance note on transport of explosives Transport to be done in a safe and secure manner For low order explosives requirements not as clear Recent changes to explosives regulations Explosives driver licences will be handled electronically from April 2016 National harmonised explosives legislation

29 Any burning questions?

30 Contact details Henry Zuidersma Principal Dangerous Goods Officer Ph: Mob: Web: