Explosives health and safety

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Essential information and guidance for anyone involved in:

Explosives Regulations 2014 (Amendment) Regulations 2016

Explosives Regulations 2014 (Amendment) Regulations 2016 came into force on 20 April 2016. A summary of the main changes is available.

Licensing

Frequently asked questions

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Recipient Competent Authority document (RCA)

Information on the controls that apply to the transfer of explosives within Great Britain (GB).

Transfer of explosives

Classification

Explosives must be classified before they are transported. Classification involves an assessment to determine the hazards posed by the explosives as packaged for transport. In Great Britain, the Competent Authorities for assigning explosives classifications are HSE and MOD.

Fireworks

Information on HSE’s firework guidance.

Ammonium nitrate

Information on the storage of Ammonium Nitrate

Discarding and disposal

Explosives, and explosive contaminated items, must be discarded and disposed of safely.

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