SECTION 460:25-13-6. Certified blaster qualifications

(a)   Any person performing blasting activities must have a valid, current blasters certificate acceptable by the Department. Reciprocity shall be granted upon submittal of a recognized blasting certificate from another State.

(b)   The blaster certification shall be carried by the blaster or shall be on file at the blasting area during the blasting operation.

(c)   A blaster shall be able to understand and give written and oral orders.

(d)   A blaster shall be capable of carrying out the duties and not be addicted to narcotics, intoxicants, or similar type of drugs.

(e)   A blaster shall be qualified, by reason of training, knowledge, or experience, in the field of transporting, storing, handling, or use of explosives, and have a working knowledge of State and local laws and regulations which pertain to explosives.

(f)   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.

(g)   The blaster shall be knowledgeable and competent in the use of each type of blasting method used.

(h)   A blaster certification shall be valid for a period of two (2) years. Renewal of certification shall require a current OSBI background check be submitted prior to re-issuance. A certification or recertification shall not be granted to any person with a felony conviction.

[Source: Added at 13 Ok Reg 1111, eff 1-11-96 (emergency); Added at 13 Ok Reg 3499, eff 8-26-96; Amended at 28 Ok Reg 2371, eff 9-11-11]