Section 200.603  Safety Precautions – Handling and Storage

a)         Use of Stocks.

            When explosive material is removed from a magazine for use, the oldest stocks shall be removed first.  Where the certificate holder has adopted a quality control program that does not necessarily involve the removal of the oldest stock first, but which complies with Section 602(e) of this Subpart, the requirements of this subsection shall be deemed to be met.

b)         Like Stocks Together.

            Corresponding grades and brands shall be stored in a magazine together and in such a manner that brand and grade marks are visible.  All stocks shall be stored so as to be easily counted and checked.

c)         Stacking.

            Containers of explosive materials shall be stacked in a stable manner to prevent shifting or falling.  Rigid containers of explosive materials shall be laid flat, and cases with top side up.

d)         Ventilation.

            Explosive materials shall be stored within a magazine so as not to interfere with required ventilation.

e)         Black Powder.

            Black powder, when stored in the same magazine with other explosive material, shall be stacked separately.

f)          Containers.

            Containers of explosive materials which have been opened shall be securely closed before being placed in a magazine.  Only fiberboard containers may be opened in the magazine.

g)         Damaged Containers.

            Containers of damaged explosive materials shall not be unpacked or repacked in, or within 50 feet of, a magazine or in close proximity to other explosive materials.

h)         Non-Sparking Tools.

            Tools used for opening containers of explosive materials shall be constructed of non-sparking material, except that metal slitters may be used for opening fiberboard containers provided that the metal slitter does not come into contact with any metallic fasteners which may be in or part of the case.  Only a wooden wedge and a fiber, rubber, or wooden mallet shall be used for opening or closing wood containers of explosive materials.

i)          Stained Floors.

            Magazine floors stained with liquid shall be dealt with according to instructions of the manufacturer.

(Source:  Amended at 16 Ill. Reg. 11449, effective July 6, 1992)