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New Regulations For Explosives, Department Of Agriculture, Western Australia
New Regulations For Explosives, Department Of Agriculture, Western Australia
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
THE Explosives Regulations, 1963, are now in operation and the new rules will affect purchase and keeping of explosives by small users.
Blasting. Part 2. Explosives On The Farm, G A. Greaves
Blasting. Part 2. Explosives On The Farm, G A. Greaves
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
EXPLOSIVES will function with maximum reliability and efficiency only when they are carefully stored under cool, dry conditions so as to avoid deterioration.
When preparing charges the user should follow a correct procedure and use the proper tools. Always treat explosives with respect and remember they are made to explode. When they hit they hit hard.
Blasting. Part 1. Explosives And The Farmer, G A. Greaves
Blasting. Part 1. Explosives And The Farmer, G A. Greaves
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
ABOUT 3,000 tons of commercial blasting explosives of various types are used every year in Western Australia of which approximately two thirds is utilised by mining industries and the remainder goes mainly to quarrying and public works.
The farmer and orchardist actually use only very small amounts but nevertheless explosives are a very useful working tool for the primary producer.