38. Place and time of loading and unloading. - (1) Every explosive shall be loaded and unloaded at a safe distance from the station buildings, passenger platforms, dwelling-houses, factories, public buildings and other buildings, or places where persons assemble or any flammable or other hazardous goods are stored or handled. (2) Every explosive intended for transport by road whether under a licence or otherwise shall be loaded only near a licensed magazine, licensed storehouse or other licensed premises. (3) Loading of explosive:; after sunset within a licensed factory may be carried out up to 2200 hours at a well-illuminated place approved by the Chief Controller. (4) Nothing in rule 13 and sub-rule (1) shall apply to any operations connected with the transport of explosives by passenger train or by a “pick-up” or “van” goods train used for the transport of small consignments or in the brake van of mixed train.
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