S-2.1, r. 14 - Regulation respecting occupational health and safety in mines

Section 27.8 Disposition versions

2024-02-15

27.8. Blasters in a mine must receive the training on explosives safety offered by the employer or the person designated by the employer. The training, given by a person with competency in the field of explosives, must in particular cover the following elements:

(1)  the regulations that apply;

(2)  the explosives safety data sheets used in the mine;

(3)  the manufacturers’ recommendations and best practices for the use of the explosives and equipment used;

(4)  the procedures and directives drawn up by the employer;

(5)  the firing devices;

(6)  the inspection of explosives magazines, recesses, boxes and storage areas;

(7)  the management of deteriorated or expired explosives.

Blasters must receive refresher training every 5 years.

This section does not apply to assistant blasters or to persons holding a shot-firer’s certificate issued by the Commission des normes, de l’équité, de la santé et de la sécurité du travail or by an agency recognized by the latter in accordance with section 292 of the Regulation respecting occupational health and safety (chapter S-2.1, r. 13).

O.C. 33-2024, s. 5.