PART II
Miss-fires
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If any shell fails to fire, the person attempting to fire the shell—
a
shall not himself approach nor allow any other person to approach the shell during the interval of ten minutes after such attempt;
b
before approaching or allowing any other person to approach the shell shall disconnect the removable handle or key and the cable from the shot firing apparatus;
c
shall then examine the cable and connections for any defect;
d
if he leaves the working place while the shell remains there shall cause notice of the miss-fire to be given to the deputy in charge of the district and ensure that sufficient fences and danger notices are erected to notify the miss-fire to any person approaching the place.