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 116 - Handling and Use of Explosive Materials in Blasting Operations
Section 5296 - Safety Fuse Storage
Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 38, September 20, 2024
(a) In cold weather the safety fuse shall be warmed slightly before being uncoiled in order to avoid breaking or cracking.
(b) Safety fuse and igniter cord shall be stored in a place which is dry, cool, oil/grease free, and the relative humidity of the air is less than 80 percent.
(c) Safety fuse shall not be hung on nails or other projections that could cause a sharp bend to be formed in the fuse.
1. Amendment of section and new NOTE filed 7-11-2003; operative 8-10-2003 (Register 2003, No. 28).
Note: Authority cited: Section 142.3, Labor Code. Reference: Section 142.3, Labor Code.
