Storage of Shooters' Powder

The Manufacture and Storage of Explosives Regulations 2005 (SI Number 2005/1082) came into force on 26 April 2005.

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) have produced an excellent Approved Code of Practice (ACOP) that gives useful guidance and an illustration of the type of box suitable for storage of shooter's powder. The MLAGBis grateful to the HSE for their kind permission to reproduce an extract from the ACOP which covers storage of shooters' powder.

Keen DIY-ers will want to get busy with saws and hammers, but for those who find hanging a simple shelf something of a challenge, there are excellent ready made boxes available for purchase from powder suppliers. Shop around for best quality and keenest prices!

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