Ala. Admin. Code r. 480-3-4-.16

Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 1, October 31, 2024

Section 480-3-4-.16 - Transportation Of Explosives

(1) Construction

(a) Explosives transported in motor trucks or other conveyances shall be transported in their original containers and the motor trucks, vehicles and other conveyances shall be so constructed that the explosives will be protected against shock and friction.

(2) Markings

(a) Such motor trucks, vehicles or conveyances shall be plainly marked or placarded on both sides and the rear with the words "Explosives - Dangerous" in letters not less than three (3) inches high.

(3) Handling

(a) Motor trucks, vehicles or other conveyances transporting explosives shall be handled in a safe and careful manner and no person while smoking or under the influence of intoxicating liquor shall ride upon, drive, load or unload a vehicle carrying explosives.

(b) No persons other than those authorized to transport, load or unload motor trucks, vehicles or other conveyances carrying explosives shall ride with any load of explosives.

(c) No tools, other than for truck repairs, detonators, matches or other flame producing materials shall be carried in any motor truck, vehicle or other conveyance transporting explosives.

(4) Construction

(a) Exposed metal on the inside of the body of any motor truck, vehicle or other conveyance used for transportation of explosives shall be covered or protected in such a manner as to prevent contact of explosive containers with any exposed metal.

(b) Explosives shall not be transported in any form of trailer nor shall any trailer be attached to a motor truck, vehicle or other conveyance hauling explosives.

(5) Detonators

(a) All detonators shall be transported into the pit or quarry in the original containers or in suitable containers provided for the express purpose of transporting detonators of electric detonators.

(6) Smoking and Lights

(a) Persons engaged in transporting explosives, charging drill holes or handling explosives for any purpose shall not be permitted to smoke, or to use or carry any open lights.

(7) Where explosives are transported by hand, the explosives shall be carried in the original or a suitable container and capped fuse or electric detonators shall be carried in a separate container.

Author: Department of Industrial Relations

Ala. Admin. Code r. 480-3-4-.16

Prior to October 1, 1982, this regulation was designated as General Rule 16.

Statutory Authority:Code of Ala. 1975, § 25-2-2(3)