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81. Loading, unloading, maintenance and operation of road vans. -(1) After the loading or unloading of explosives in or from any such vehicle is commenced the operation shall not be stopped until completed and shall be completed as expeditiously as possible.

(2) No bale hooks or 'other metal tools shall be used for the loading, unloading or handling of packages containing explosives nor shall any package or container of explosives be thrown or dropped during such operation.

(3) The vehicle shall be regularly checked to see that-

(a) The fire extinguishers are filled and in working order;

(b) The electric wiring is completely insulated and firmly secured;

(c) The fuel tank and feed lines have no leaks;

(d) The chassis, engine, inside and bottom of the body are clean and free from surplus oil and grease;

(e) The brakes and steering apparatus are in good condition; and

(f) The spare type and wheel are in a fixed position.

(4) Explosives shall not be loaded on in a vehicle unless the vehicle has been periodically serviced in accordance with the instructions specified in the service manual by the manufacturer of the motor vehicle.

(5) The fuel tank of a vehicle carrying or containing an explosive shall not be filled except in case of necessity, in which case the engine shall be stopped, the ignition shut-off and the tank filled only at a place where filling is not a danger to the public safety. The driver of the road van shall supervise filling of fuel taken keeping a fire extinguisher ready by his side.

(6) The driver or operator of a vehicle carrying or containing an explosive shall not stop unnecessarily or for a longer period than is reasonably required, stops at places where the public safety would be endangered shall be avoided:

Provided that where a road van transporting or containing explosives is parked over night due to the reasons beyond the control of licensee or the driver, the premises in which the van is parked-

(a) Shall not be used for any purpose that might give rise to the presence therein of an open flame, matches or any substance or article likely to cause explosion or fire;
(b) Shall be away from any habitation or any godown containing articles of a flammable nature or other hazardous goods:

Provided further that the nearest police station shall be informed about the location and temporary parking of the van.

(7) The driver or operator of any vehicle carrying or containing an explosive shall not drive or conduct the same in a dangerous or reckless manner.

(8) Routes passing through centers of dense habitation shall, as far as possible, be avoided.

(9) A road van while transporting explosives shall always be attended to b at least one able-bodied person (in addition to the driver) who is capable of by looking after the vehicle.

(10) When there is a convey of two or more vehicles transporting explosives, where practicable, a space of at least 300 meters shall be maintained between each such vehicle.

(11) Road van transporting explosives shall not be driven past fires to any kind on or near the highway or other thoroughfare.

(12) The driver of the road van while transporting explosives shall, before crossing any unmanned railway crossing or before crossing any main highway, bring the road van to a full stop and proceed only when the way is safely clear.

(13) The original licence for van granted under these rules or attested copy of the same shall always be carried in the vehicle.

 

 

 

 

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