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Regulation 32 Steps to be taken in the event of a misfire

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(1)

Subject to regulation 33(2), in the event of a misfire the shotfirer in charge of the shot shall–

(a)

take whatever steps are necessary to determine the cause of and deal with the misfire; and

(b)

report the misfire to the manager.

(2)

The manager shall–

(a)

investigate the circumstances of any misfire reported to him pursuant to paragraph (1)(b); and

(b)

(following any such investigation) ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, that no further misfire occurs.

(3)

No person shall attempt to recover a misfired charge from a shothole by–

(a)

using a tool to remove the charge or the mineral directly round it; or

(b)

pulling forcibly on the detonator leads.