PART XIX GENERAL BLASTING — Security and report requirements

When explosive materials or initiating systems are brought to the blast site, the employer and a blaster shall

ensure that the blast site is attended and barricaded; and the names and certificate numbers of all blasters involved;

post warning signs stating "Danger", "Explosives" or "Keep Out" or flag the blast site against unauthorized entry. the names and occupations of injured workers;

A theft or attempted theft of explosives shall be reported by the employer to the minister immediately upon becoming aware of the theft.

An employer shall immediatel y notify and send written notice within 24 hours to the minister when a blasting accident occurs in which a personal injury is sustained or where there is an unusual occurrence in which explosives are involved, whether or not personal injury is sustained, together with the blaster's certificate of the blaster involved.

A report referred to in subsection (4) shall contain

the type of explosives, detonators and blasting machines used;

a factual account of the events relating to the accident;

date, time and location of the accident; and

the action taken by the employer.

The minister shall determine from the circumstances of the incident what action shall be taken, including whether the blaster's certificate required under subsection (4) may be returned to the blaster.