Explosives health and safety
Changes due to Brexit
Your health and safety responsibilities will not change when the UK leaves the EU. This guidance is under review.
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.
Frequently asked questions
Recipient Competent Authority document (RCA)
Information on the controls that apply to the transfer of explosives within Great Britain (GB).
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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