Wash. Admin. Code § 296-52-64020

Current through Register Vol. 24-23, December 1, 2024

Section 296-52-64020 - General qualifications for blasters

(1) An applicant must be in good physical condition.

(2) Drug use. An applicant cannot be addicted to narcotics, intoxicants, or similar types of drugs.

Note:

This rule does not apply to physician prescribed drugs and/or narcotics when taken as directed if their use will not place the blaster, or other employees in danger.

(3) Knowledge, experience, and performance in transportation, storage, handling, and use of explosives. A blaster applicant must:

(a) Have working knowledge of state and local explosives laws and regulations;

(b) Have adequate blaster training, experience, and knowledge;

(c) Be able to:

(i) Safely perform the type of blasting to be used; and

(ii) Recognize hazardous conditions.

(d) Be competent in the use of each type of blasting method to be used

(e) Have the ability to understand and give written and oral directions.

Wash. Admin. Code § 296-52-64020

Amended by WSR 17-16-132, Filed 8/1/2017, effective 9/1/2017

Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, [49.17].040, and[49.17].050 . 02-03-125, § 296-52-64020, filed 1/23/02, effective 3/1/02.