Section R645-105-200 - Training210. To receive certification, a blaster will receive training from a program approved by the Division. Training may be provided by a permittee, industry, and/or the Division.220. Training includes, but is not limited to, the technical aspects of blasting operations, and Utah and federal laws governing the storage, transportation, and use of explosives. Blasting courses will provide training and discuss practical applications of explosives.230. Persons who are not certified and who are assigned to a blasting crew or assist in the use of explosives will receive direction and on-the-job training from a blaster.240. Training will include course work in, and discuss the practical application of:241. Explosives, including: 241.100. Selection of the type of explosive to be used;241.200. Determination of the properties of explosives which will produce desired results at an acceptable level of risk; and241.300. Handling, transportation, and storage;242. Blast designs, including: 242.100. Geologic and topographic considerations;242.200. Design of a blast hole, with critical dimensions;242.300. Pattern design, field layout, and timing of blast holes; and242.400. Field applications;243. Loading blast holes, including priming and boostering;244. Initiation systems and blasting machines;245. Blasting vibrations, airblasts and flyrock, including:245.100. Monitoring techniques; and245.200. Methods to control adverse effects;246. Secondary blasting applications;247. Current federal and Utah rules applicable to the use of explosives;250. Training will also include course work in, and discuss the practical application of:251. Preblasting surveys, including: 251.300. Use of in-blast design;252. Blast-plan requirements;253. Certification and training;254. Signs, warning signals, and site control; and255. Unpredictable hazards, including:255.300. Radio waves; andUtah Admin. Code R645-105-200