Utah Admin. Code R645-105-200 - Training

210. 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; and

241.300. 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; and

242.400. 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; and

245.200. Methods to control adverse effects;

246. Secondary blasting applications;

247. Current federal and Utah rules applicable to the use of explosives;

248. Blast records; and

249. Schedules.

250. Training will also include course work in, and discuss the practical application of:

251. Preblasting surveys, including:

251.100. Availability;

251.200 Coverage; and

251.300. Use of in-blast design;

252. Blast-plan requirements;

253. Certification and training;

254. Signs, warning signals, and site control; and

255. Unpredictable hazards, including:

255.100. Lightning;

255.200. Stray currents;

255.300. Radio waves; and

255.400. Misfires.

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Utah Admin. Code R645-105-200