# The Quarries Regulations 1999, Regulation 20: Fire and explosion hazards

Extent: E+W+S

(1) The operator shall ensure that no person at work at the quarry uses a naked flame or carries out any work which could give rise to a risk of an unintended explosion or fire unless sufficient measures to prevent such an explosion or fire are taken.
(2) No person shall smoke in any part of a quarry where there is a risk of fire or explosion.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/2024/regulation/20 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/quarries-regulations-1999/regulation-20
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