N.J. Admin. Code § 12:190-7.2

Current through Register Vol. 57, No. 1, January 6, 2025

Section 12:190-7.2 - Compliance

(a) Every mine operator employing the services of a blaster shall use every reasonable precaution to provide for the safety of his employees, all persons at the blast site, and the public in the vicinity of the blast site. Such operator shall comply with this subchapter.

(b) Every contractor and other persons employing the services of a blaster shall use every reasonable precaution to provide for the safety of all persons at the blast site and the public in the vicinity of the blast site. Such contractor and other person shall comply with this subchapter.

(c) Any of the following shall be jointly responsible for compliance with this chapter when involved in any way with blasting operations:

1. Any mine operator;

2. Any contractor;

3. Any sales individual, company firm or corporation providing the services of a blaster;

4. Any other employer of a blaster; and

5. Any blaster.

(d) Where a sales company supplies the services of a blaster to a customer, the sales company, the blaster and the customer shall be jointly responsible for compliance with this subchapter.

(e) Where blasting operations are conducted, all employers shall instruct all their employees associated with such operations in the provisions of this subchapter as they relate to employees.

(f) Where blasting operations are conducted, all employees shall comply with the provisions of this subchapter as they relate to the employees.

(g) No person utilizing the services of a blaster shall prevent compliance by the blaster, or encourage noncompliance by the blaster, with this chapter.

(h) All blasters, prior to and during the use of any explosives, shall comply with this subchapter and shall take all reasonable precautions not specifically set forth in this subchapter to prevent endangerment of the public and property.

(i) Any person who uses explosives in research, metal cutting or forming, seismic testing, actuating devices or other use shall comply with the applicable provisions of this subchapter and provide additional safeguards when the nature of the use indicates that it is necessary in order to assure safety for persons and property.

N.J. Admin. Code § 12:190-7.2