This information is provided free of charge by the Department of Industrial Relations
from its web site at
www.dir.ca.gov. These regulations are for the
convenience of the user and no representation or warranty is made that the information
is current or accurate. See full disclaimer at
https://www.dir.ca.gov/od_pub/disclaimer.html.
Subchapter 7. General Industry Safety Orders
Group 18. Explosives and Pyrotechnics
Article 116. Handling and Use of Explosives--Blasting Operations
§5292. Secondary Blasting.
(a) There shall be no activity of any kind that would create a hazard to explosive
materials that have been placed or are being placed for secondary blasting.
(b) Where shots are to be fired in such close proximity that one shot may displace
another, the firing shall be done by use of detonating cord or instantaneous
electric blasting caps.
NOTE
Authority cited: Section 142.3, Labor Code. Reference: Section 142.3, Labor
Code.
HISTORY
1. Amendment of section and new Note filed 7-11-2003; operative 8-10-2003
(Register 2003, No. 28).
Go
Back to Article 116 Table of Contents