Apply for a blasting explosives user licence

Introduction

A blasting explosives user licence (BEUL) allows you to purchase, possess, use, transport, dispose of, and if approved, store and manufacture explosives or security sensitive dangerous substances (SSDS).

The BEUL is valid for 5 years and permits a daily usage of:

• 50kg of blasting explosives (including boosters)
• 500 detonators
• 1000m of detonator cord
• 100kg of ammonium nitrate.

You need to apply for storage approval on your BEUL, if you want to store overnight more than:

• 2.5kg of blasting explosives
• 125 detonators
• 500m of detonator cord
• 50kg of ammonium nitrate.

If you want to store explosives or SSDS longer than overnight, in quantities above the daily usage quota, or at more than one site, you'll need to apply for a licence to store explosives or SSDS.

Eligibility

You must:

• be aged 18 or over
• have the relevant qualifications, experience and knowledge (see the Guide for blasting explosive user licence applicants)
• have a legitimate reason for using explosives and/or security sensitive dangerous substances
• have no condition that might impair your ability to operate as a blasting explosives user, such as colour blindness, deafness, epilepsy.

What you need

• the application fee payment
• a current NSW security clearance (SC) or evidence of a security clearance application
• your reason for requesting a BEUL
• statement from a medical practitioner
• JP certified copy of the document stating the applicant has successfully completed the relevant course
• a reference from a licence holder stating the applicant has experience in the class of blasting explosive being sought
• details of explosives and/or security sensitive dangerous substances (SSDS) to be used
• if storage is requested/authorised:
  • details of explosives and/or SSDS to be stored
  • a map of the site and the area with the locality of the site indicated with an X (new applications only)
  • a security plan
• evidence of 12 shots – where applicable
• evidence of experience (log books)  – where applicable. 

How to apply

1. Select the 'Apply online' button.
2. Complete and submit your application with payment.

More information

• If you lodge your application for an SC licence at the same time, it will have to be approved before your BEUL application will be processed.
• The SC licence was previously called an unsupervised handling licence (UHL).
• If storage is requested, you must submit a security plan (including a site plan and schedule) to ensure all explosives and/or security sensitive dangerous substances are held safely and securely.
• As a licence holder, you must:
  • notify SafeWork NSW at least 7 days before using explosives
  • ensure that only people with a valid security clearance have access to explosives or SSDS
  • notify SafeWork NSW within 14 days of any changes to your licence details
  • comply with the requirements of your licence and the explosives legislation or the licence may be suspended or cancelled.