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 119 - Manufacturing and Processing of Explosive Materials
Section 5319 - Scope
Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 38, September 20, 2024
The orders in this Article shall apply to the manufacturing, processing and handling of explosives, blasting agents, ammunition and pyrotechnic devices upon the manufacturing site including:
(a) The assembly of raw materials.
(b) Handling activities of raw materials, such as: mixing, grinding, blending, forming, loading encasement, packaging and similar activities in the manufacturing process.
(c) On-site testing and storage of explosive materials and the packaged product through removal from storage for transportation off the manufacturing site.
(d) Packing and repacking of explosive materials for wholesale distribution.
(e) The disposal of all waste explosive materials resulting from the manufacturing process.
EXCEPTION: For the purpose of this Article, the manufacturer of explosive materials does not include any person who assembles or fabricates any sets or mechanical pieces for public display, and/or persons operating within the scope of a public display license, or a pyrotechnic operator license.
1. New
section filed 11-1-76 as an emergency; effective upon filing (Register 76, No.
45).
2. Certificate of Compliance filed 1-11-77 (Register 77, No.
3).
3. Amendment of subsection (d) filed 8-18-77, effective
thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 34).
4. Amendment of
subsection (d) filed 9-19-80; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 80,
No. 38).
5. Amendment of article heading and section filed 9-24-97;
operative 10-24-97 (Register 97, No. 39).
6. Amendment of article
heading and first paragraph, new subsection (d) and subsection relettering
filed 7-11-2003; operative 8-10-2003 (Register 2003, No.
28).
Note: Authority cited: 142.3, Labor Code. Reference: Section 142.3, Labor Code.
