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Precautions for combustible dusts
Mines And Minerals (Safety, Health And Environmental) Regulations, reg. 47 · Revised Edition 2020
In any underground mine where the sulphur content of the ore is high and a sulphide dust explosion has occurred, the manager shall prepare and implement a scheme, acceptable to the Inspector, for minimizing the danger from a sulphide dust explosion that includesdust.
Removing
(a) provision for ensuring that all persons are removed from the mine prior to blasting;
(b) provision for ensuring that all accessible headings, raises and other workplaces within 30 meters (100 feet) of the blast are washed down to remove dust prior to blasting; and Washing dusts off walls.
(c) any other measures that could reduce the risk of a dust explosion or lessen the consequences should one occur.
Other measures.
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