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Subchapter 7. General Industry Safety Orders
Group 18. Explosives and Pyrotechnics
Article 113. Explosives and Pyrotechnics
  
  
§5247. Miscellaneous Provisions.
(a) No person shall store, handle, or transport explosive materials except under 
a valid permit issued by the applicable Federal, State or Local Agency. 
  (b) No employee shall be permitted to handle or use explosive materials while 
  under the influence of alcohol, narcotics, or other drugs that cause drowsiness 
  or other side effects which could cause the employee to perform duties/functions 
  in an unsafe manner. 
  NOTE 
  Authority cited: Section 142.3, Labor Code. Reference: Section 142.3, Labor 
  Code. 
  HISTORY 
  1. New section filed 10-17-75; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 
  75, No. 42). 
  2. Amendment of section and Note filed 7-11-2003; operative 8-10-2003 (Register 
  2003, No. 28). 
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