The obligation
Explosives in demolition may only be used by a licensed, competent and experienced person, and a blast management plan must be developed and authorised before blasting.
Demolition involving explosives is also notifiable, so written notice must reach the regulator at least five days before the work starts.
- What
- Explosives in demolition may only be used by a licensed, competent and experienced person, and a blast management plan must be developed and authorised before blasting.
- Source
- safework.nsw.gov.au
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Explosives in demolition: licensed users and blast management plan is a WHS requirement set out in Demolition work (NSW). It is made under Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (NSW). The relevant provision is Demolition work > Explosives.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Explosives in demolition: licensed users and blast management plan is a WHS obligation under Demolition work (NSW). In short, Explosives in demolition may only be used by a licensed, competent and experienced person, and a blast management plan must be developed and authorised before blasting.
What changed recently?
Explosives in demolition: licensed users and blast management plan was last updated on 11 October 2026.
