BS 5607:2017
Current
The latest, up-to-date edition.
Code of practice for the safe use of explosives in the construction industry
Hardcopy , PDF
English
31-10-2017
Foreword
Section 1 - Preliminary processes
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Preliminary procedures
5 Role of the client
6 Risk assessment and site survey
7 Method statement
8 Supervision and responsibility
9 Safety and security of explosives during
acquisition, transport and storage on site
10 Safety when using explosives
Section 2 - Blasting operations
11 Tunnelling and shaft sinking
12 Demolition
13 Underwater blasting
14 Land excavation
15 Other forms of blasting
Annex A (normative) - Competence for blasting
operations
Annex B (informative) - Qualifications for blasting
Annex C (informative) - Explosives engineering training
Annex D (informative) - General properties of explosives
Bibliography
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