1. No unit or separate article of any manufactured or assembled explosive material shall contain more than one-half pound of explosive material.
2. Emergency procedures shall be formulated for each plant and building. Fire and disaster drills shall be conducted and records of such drills kept at the plant office.
3. Employees who handle explosive materials shall be trained in the hazards of the materials involved and processes in which they are to engage, and shall be made familiar with the rules governing such materials and processes.
4. Smoking is prohibited in locations where explosive materials are present. Matches, lighters, smoking material and other sources of ignition are not permitted in such locations.
5. Instructions for operators shall be posted at or near each working area. Such instructions shall include amounts of explosive materials permissible at the working area; number of persons permitted in the area at one time; bonding of metal containers before pouring out contents; locking of machinery in “off” position before working on it; cleaning agents to be used (if any); and any other precautions deemed necessary due to characteristics of the materials.
6. The quantity of explosive materials present in a work room shall not exceed the amount necessary for current operations and in no case shall the amount exceed a one-half day supply of explosive materials. Provided, however, if in the opinion of the Chief a one-half day supply of explosive materials would introduce an undue hazard, the maximum quantity may be limited to lesser amounts.
7. The maximum amount of explosive materials contained at any one time in any one building used for the manufacture or assembly of products utilizing or containing explosive materials shall be limited to 80 pounds, not more than 20 pounds of which shall be contained in the building in other than partially completed or completed product units.
8. The maximum permissible quantities of explosive materials allowed by Subdivisions 6 and 7 of Section 57.5605.10.2.1 shall be clearly indicated with suitable signs with letters not less than 3 inches high. No person shall allow the amount of explosive materials in any one room or building to exceed the amount set forth upon the posted sign for that room or building.
9. Explosive materials shall be kept in covered containers except when being used or processed.
10. Waste receptacles with tight fitting covers shall be provided at or just outside of each working area for the disposal of waste material, cleaning rags, and other combustible waste and debris. Waste receptacles shall be emptied and cleaned as often as necessary but at least at the end of each shift or the end of each day.
11. Spilled or dropped explosives shall be cleaned up at once before other operations are continued. Damaged or waste explosive materials, shipping containers, cleaning rags, and other materials contaminated with explosive materials shall be disposed of in accordance with the recommended practices established by the manufacturer of the explosive materials used.