Compliance 120366 Q9

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If explosives are to be used in any workplace the permission of the _____________________ of occupational health and safety must be obtained in writing. There is a very real possibility that employers falling under this category may not realise that these regulations are applicable to them and may expose themselves to prosecution if they fail to adhere to this regulation.

In the case of an explosive incident at the workplace, the incident must in terms of section ____ of the Occupational Health and Safety Act.

(Insert number only)

The employer or user must inform the (1)_______________ of all incidents involving explosives and also the (2)_______________ of occupational health and safety.

This must be followed up by a report which must be submitted within ___ days of the incident.

(Insert number only)

Where there is a possibility of risk to the health and safety of persons whether persons were injured or property damaged or not, the chief inspector of occupational health and safety must be informed in writing on a monthly basis of incidents where there has been an accidental ignition or detonation of explosives.

When an employer wishes to close an explosives workplace certain steps must be followed. These steps include:

For each step, choose the applicable word or term from the list below to fill in the blanks.

1. 3 / 6 / 12
2. Chief Inspector / Board of Directors/ Explosives manager
3. 5% / 10% / all
4. Chief Inspector / Board of Directors/ Explosives manager
5. No / 25% / 50%