General responsibilities of operator
57.—(1)  An operator shall —
(a)ensure, as far as is reasonably practicable, that all explosives are stored and carried safely and securely and used safely;
(b)appoint one or more competent persons as explosives supervisor; and
(c)ensure that at all times there is only one person acting as the explosives supervisor at the blasting site.
(2)  An operator shall ensure that —
(a)suitable procedures for —
(i)shotfiring operations at the blasting site;
(ii)appointing shotfirers, trainee shotfirers and storekeepers;
(iii)appointing other persons involved in the storage, carriage or use of explosives;
(iv)dealing with misfires; and
(v)ensuring, as far as is reasonably practicable, that such procedures are complied with,
are established and laid down in writing;
(b)an adequate written specification is prepared for each shotfiring operation at the blasting site to ensure, as far as is reasonably practicable, that such firing will not give rise to danger; and
(c)a copy of the specification is given to every person on whom duties are imposed under the specification.
(3)  An operator shall ensure that every operation involving the storage, carriage or use of explosives is carried out by —
(a)a duly authorised and competent person; or
(b)a trainee under the close supervision of a duly authorised and competent person.
(4)  An operator shall ensure that —
(a)the facilities and equipment necessary to enable shotfiring operations to be carried out safely are provided;
(b)every vehicle which is provided for use in relation to shotfiring operations is so marked as to be readily identifiable from a distance;
(c)detonators are stored in separate containers from other explosives; and
(d)explosives are at all times kept in a locked explosives store or under the constant supervision of a suitable person.
(5)  An operator shall ensure, as far as is reasonably practicable, that each shotfiring operation is carried out safely and in accordance with the procedures required to be established under paragraph (2)(a) and any specification required to be prepared under paragraph (2)(b).