Title 805 | Chapter 004 | Regulation 145
805 KAR 4:145.Inspection after blasting.
Section 1.
Inspection after Blasting.(1)
Immediately after the blast has been fired, the firing line shall be disconnected from the blasting machine, or where power switches are used, they shall be locked open or in the "off" position.(2)
Sufficient time shall be allowed, not less than fifteen (15) minutes in tunnels, for the smoke and fumes to leave the blasted area before returning to the shot. An inspection of the area and the surrounding rubble shall be made by the blaster to determine if all charges have been exploded before employees are allowed to return to the operation.HISTORY: (805 KAR 004:145. 2 Ky.R. 618; 3 Ky.R. 323; eff. 9-1-1976; TAm eff. 8-9-2007; Crt eff. 6-27-2018; Crt eff. 6-2-2025.)
805 KAR 4:145.Inspection after blasting.
Section 1.
Inspection after Blasting.(1)
Immediately after the blast has been fired, the firing line shall be disconnected from the blasting machine, or where power switches are used, they shall be locked open or in the "off" position.(2)
Sufficient time shall be allowed, not less than fifteen (15) minutes in tunnels, for the smoke and fumes to leave the blasted area before returning to the shot. An inspection of the area and the surrounding rubble shall be made by the blaster to determine if all charges have been exploded before employees are allowed to return to the operation.HISTORY: (805 KAR 004:145. 2 Ky.R. 618; 3 Ky.R. 323; eff. 9-1-1976; TAm eff. 8-9-2007; Crt eff. 6-27-2018; Crt eff. 6-2-2025.)