Current through Vol. 42, No. 4, November 1, 2024
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.Okla. Admin. Code § 460:25-13-6
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