['Enforcement and Audits - OSHA', 'Hazardous Materials Safety - OSHA']
['Explosives and Blasting', 'Enforcement and Audits - OSHA']
06/11/2024
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MEMORANDUM FOR: | CURTIS A. FOSTER REGIONAL ADMINISTRATOR |
THRU: | JOHN MILES FIELD COORDINATOR |
FROM: | BRUCE HILLENBRAND ACTING DIRECTOR, FEDERAL COMPLIANCE AND STATE PROGRAMS |
SUBJECT: | Request for Interpretation of 29 CFR 1926.900(e) and 29 CFR 1926.905(g) |
Seismic exploration performed by qualified private contractors in a National Forest would normally not be in violation of 29 CFR 1926.900(e) or 29 CFR 1926.905(g) when the blasting hole is charged, capped and stemmed, but not immediately fired. Normally, the force of the blast, upon detonation of such blasting holes, will be restricted and will thus not pose a hazard to employees in the area. However, the ends of the firing system shall be identified and concealed until time of firing. The firing of the charges should be accomplished in a suitable (as defined in 29 CFR 1926.32(r)) time.
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