# The Mines Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2016, Regulation 28: General duties relating to explosives

Extent: N.I.

(1) The mine operator shall ensure that, so far as is reasonably practicable, all explosives are transported, stored, handled and used safely and securely.
(2) The mine operator shall ensure that operations involving the transport, storage, handling or use of explosives are not carried out by anyone other than a person who is—
(a) competent; and
(b) authorised to do so in accordance with rules made under regulation 12.
(3) The mine operator shall ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, that no person issues or takes control of explosives except in connection with the person’s duties at the mine.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2016/427/regulation/28 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/mines-regulations-northern-ireland-2016/regulation-28
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