Section 0780-02-15-.04 - CLASSIFICATIONS OF REGISTRATION(1) Blaster: (a) A blaster is a person who is in responsible charge of any or all of the following during a blasting operation: 1. Direct supervision of the loading of explosives and firing of a blast;2. Testing/inspection of initiation systems;3. Control of initiation devices;4. Completion and signature of the blaster's report and or blast records;5. Duties of handler as described in (3) below.(b) The blaster shall be present when the charge is detonated.(c) The blaster shall complete and sign a record for each blast pursuant to the requirements of Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-105-107.(2) Limited blaster: (a) A limited blaster is a person who is in responsible charge of individual blasts that shall not exceed five (5) pounds of explosives for each blast. A limited blaster is a person who is in responsible charge any or all of the following for individual blasts: 1. Direct supervision of loading of explosives and firing of a blast;2. Testing/inspection of initiation systems;3. Control of initiation devices;4. Completion and signature of the blaster's report and or blast records;5. Duties of handler as described in number three (3) below.(b) The limited blaster shall be present when the charge is detonated.(c) The limited blaster shall complete and sign a record for each blast pursuant to the requirements of Tenn. Code. Ann. § 68-105-107.(3) Handler: (a) A handler is a person who engages in any or all of the following activities:1. Ensures the explosives in the handler's control are secured;2. Ensures explosives are properly stored in approved magazines or are properly attended;3. Directs the transportation of explosives;4. Maintains inventory of explosive materials.(b) A handler shall comply with all applicable statutes, rules and adopted standards.(c) A handler may engage in blasting activity; provided, the handler engages in such operations under the direct supervision of a blaster or limited blaster.(4) Firm: (a) A firm is an entity engaged in blasting activity which purchases, receives or takes possession of explosives.Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0780-02-15-.04
Original rule filed July 11, 1991; effective August 25, 1991. Amendment filed February 13, 2003; effective April 29, 2003.Authority: T.C.A. §§ 68-105-106, 68-105-108, 68-105-113, 68-105-114, and 68-105-116.