19.—(1) The driver of a vehicle used for the carriage of explosives or, if he is not present, the attendant having custody or control of the explosives shall, in the event of —
(a)
any spillage of the explosives which constitutes a risk to safety;
(b)
any damage to the explosives or their packaging which constitutes a risk to safety;
(c)
the vehicle overturning; or
(d)
a fire or an explosion on the vehicle,
ensure that the police, the Singapore Civil Defence Force and the operator of the vehicle are informed by the quickest practicable means.
(2) On being informed of the occurrence of any event referred to in paragraph (1), the operator of the vehicle shall inform the Licensing Officer by the quickest practicable means of the occurrence of that event.
(3) On the occurrence of any event referred to in paragraph (1), the operator and the driver of the vehicle (or if the driver is not present, the attendant having custody or control of the explosives) shall each ensure that all proper precautions are taken for the security of the explosives and the safety of persons likely to be affected by any ignition of the explosives.