Access to explosives, fireworks and security sensitive dangerous substances is restricted.
WorkCover administers a system of licences and notifications to control and regulate explosives, explosive precursors, fireworks and security sensitive dangerous substances throughout the supply chain. Ammonium nitrate is prescribed in the Explosives Regulation 2005 as a security sensitive dangerous substance.
WorkCover licence specific activities related to explosives, fireworks and security sensitive dangerous substances including:
It is an offence to be in possession of, and/or have unsupervised access to, explosives, fireworks and/or security sensitive dangerous substances without the appropriate licence issued by WorkCover.
Licence applicants will need to satisfy WorkCover's licensing criteria and receive a favorable national probity assessment from NSW and Commonwealth police and security agencies.
The Explosive Act 2003 and Explosives Regulation 2005 govern the use of explosives and fireworks in NSW. The Explosives Regulation 2005 requires all activities involving the handling of explosives and fireworks be carried out in accordance with the:
You should also refer to the Guide for the Secure and Safe Handling of Explosives and Security Sensitive Dangerous Substances.
WorkCover may suspend or cancel a licence or impose penalties on licence holders who do not comply with the conditions of the licence or requirements in the legislation.
Call 13 10 50 for further information about explosives and fireworks.