Construction (29 CFR 1926) · Subpart U: Blasting and the use of explosives
OSHA 1926.901: Blaster qualifications
29 CFR 1926.901 is titled "Blaster qualifications". It is part of Subpart U (Blasting and the use of explosives) of the construction standards.
It has 1 paragraph about training. We quote them below word for word, with links to the full text.
Official source: eCFR, 29 CFR 1926.901
TRAINING
Training requirements
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1926.901(c) (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.
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OFFICIAL TEXT
Full text: 29 CFR 1926.901
Official text of the federal regulation (public domain). Training paragraphs are shaded.
(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.