7 CCR 1101-9-6-8 - Firing the Blast

(A) It shall be the duty of the blaster to determine the time of blasting. The blaster shall conduct all blasting operations and no shot shall be fired without the blaster's presence and approval.

(B) All blasting in congested areas or in close proximity to a structure, railway, highway or any other installation where the blasting may cause injury or damage by flying rock shall be covered with blasting mats or other protective material before firing.

(C) All persons within the blasting area shall be notified of the time of the blast and moved to a safe distance or under sufficient cover. Guards shall be posted to prevent entry into the blast area.

(D) All surplus explosive materials shall be removed to a safe location before blasting.

(E) Flaggers shall be safely posted on highways that pass through the danger zone so as to stop traffic during blasting operations.

(F) Guards shall be posted around the perimeter of the blasting area to prevent unauthorized entry into the blast area. Either visual or verbal communication must be possible between guards.

(G) Before the blast is fired, the warning signal shall be given by the blaster in charge or the individual designated by the blaster in charge.

(H) An inspection of the blast area to determine if all charges have detonated shall be done by the blaster before guards and flaggers are cleared by the blaster to leave their posts.

Notes

7 CCR 1101-9-6-8

38 CR 03, February 10, 2015, effective 3/10/2015 41 CR 21, November 10, 2018, effective 12/1/2018 42 CR 06, March 25, 2019, effective 5/1/2019