(a) The use of Black Powder for blasting is not recommended. However, if it is used, the following rules shall be complied with:
- (1) Inexperienced persons shall be closely supervised by a competent person.
- (2) The licensed blaster and helper(s) shall not carry matches or other sources of ignition except when lighting fuse.
- (3) The blasting crew shall wear shoes with no exposed metal.
- (4) All persons not connected with the loading operations shall be kept at least 500 feet away and the area shall be roped off if necessary.
- (5) Fires are prohibited within 500 feet of any black powder taken from the magazine for blasting purposes.
- (6) Holes shall not be loaded while compressors, shovels, trucks, tractors, or sources of ignition are within 100 feet.
- (7) Only bagged powder shall be used. It shall not be brought from the magazine until after the holes are sprung and have been cooled.
- (8) Black powder shall not be used underground or for construction blasting.
Note: Authority cited: Section 142.3, Labor Code. Reference: Section 142.3, Labor Code.
History
1. Amendment of section and new Note filed 7-11-2003; operative 8-10-2003 (Register 2003, No. 28).