9 Damaged packages
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9 Damaged packages

  9.1 If in the course of handling explosives in the port area any package of explosives, or the seal of any such package, appears to be damaged, that package should be set aside for examination and repair or other safe disposal.

  9.2 If any explosives are spilled or escape from a package, the responsible person supervising the handling should ensure that such spillage is immediately collected and safe arrangements are made for its repacking or disposal. Every such incident should be immediately reported to the port authority.

Parent topic: Annex 2 - Transport and Handling of Explosives of Class 1 (3.3.2.4, 7.1.15.4)
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