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DMIRS tells SSAN waste handlers to deal with it

WESTERN Australia’s Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety has reminded workers who deal with security sensitive ammonium nitrate waste it is their responsibility to ensure the waste does not harm people, property or the environment.

A truck explosion south of Charleville in Queensland after truck with 50 tonnes of ammonium nitrate rolls and explodes on September 5, 2014

A truck explosion south of Charleville in Queensland after truck with 50 tonnes of ammonium nitrate rolls and explodes on September 5, 2014

Substances defined as SSAN in WA include solid mixtures with more than 45% ammonium nitrate and ammonium nitrate emulsions, suspensions or gels. Safety, security and regulatory requirements of SSAN...

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