Explosives Regulations, 2013

Marginal note:Accidents and incidents

• 201 (1) The driver of a vehicle that contains explosives must, as soon as the circumstances permit,
  

  • (a) notify the shipper and the carrier if the vehicle is delayed for any reason, including road conditions or mechanical issues; and

  • (b) notify the police, the shipper and the carrier if the vehicle is involved in a road accident or incident that results in

    • (i) the theft, attempted theft or loss of an explosive,

    • (ii) a fire, release, anticipated release or accidental explosion,

    • (iii) an injury or death, or

    • (iv) any accidental property or vehicle damage.

• Marginal note:Report

  (2) In the event of an accident or incident referred to in paragraph (1)(b), the carrier must, as soon as the circumstances permit,

  • (a) report the accident or incident to an inspector;

  • (b) ensure that any damaged explosives are transported to any location that the Minister designates;

  • (c) ensure that any undamaged explosives are transported to their destination or to a safe and secure location; and

  • (d) in the case of an accident or incident referred to in subparagraph (1)(b)(i), (ii) or (iii), provide the Chief Inspector of Explosives with a written report on the accident or incident that sets out its likely cause and the steps that the carrier will take to prevent a recurrence of an accident or incident of that nature.