29 CFR 1926.901 Blaster Qualifications

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Title 29: Labor
PART 1926—SAFETY AND HEALTH REGULATIONS FOR CONSTRUCTION
Subpart U—Blasting and the Use of Explosives
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§ 1926.901 Blaster qualifications.
(a) A blaster shall be able to understand and give written and oral orders.
(b) A blaster shall be in good physical condition and not be addicted to narcotics, intoxicants, or similar types
of drugs.
(c) A blaster shall be qualified, by reason of training, knowledge, or experience, in the field of transporting,
storing, handling, and use of explosives, and have a working knowledge of State and local laws and
regulations which pertain to explosives.
(d) Blasters shall be required to furnish satisfactory evidence of competency in handling explosives and
performing in a safe manner the type of blasting that will be required.
(e) The blaster shall be knowledgeable and competent in the use of each type of blasting method used.