California Code of Regulations
Title 8 - Industrial Relations
Division 1 - Department of Industrial Relations
Chapter 4 - Division of Industrial Safety
Subchapter 7 - General Industry Safety Orders
Group 18 - Explosive Materials
Article 113 - Explosive Materials
Section 5238 - Competency and Qualifications of Blasters
Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 38, September 20, 2024
(a) An employer shall not permit a blasting operation, unless a blaster having a current, valid California "Blaster's License" issued by the Division is physically present on the site to accomplish the blasting operation and/or direct and supervise others in such operation.
(b) The employer shall ensure that the physical condition of the licensed blaster will not interfere with his or her ability to safely conduct blasting operations.
(c) A licensed blaster shall be able to understand and give written and oral orders.
NOTE: Other persons may work under the direct supervision of a licensed blaster for the purpose of obtaining the necessary experience to qualify for a California Blaster's License.
(d) The employer shall require that the licensed blaster:
(e) The licensed blaster shall show proof of a valid Blaster's License when requested by a representative of the Division or other authority having jurisdiction.
(f) The applicant for a blaster's license shall meet the following minimum qualifications:
1. Repealer and new section heading, section and NOTE filed 7-11-2003; operative 8-10-2003 (Register 2003, No. 28).
Note: Authority cited: Section 142.3, Labor Code. Reference: Sections 142.3 and 6710, Labor Code; and Section 12006, Health and Safety Code.
