PART XIX GENERAL BLASTING — Pre-firing
436(3)
Only a blasting machine or blasting switch shall be used to fire an electric circuit.
436
(1) An electric blasting circuit shall be tested personally by a blaster with a blasting meter to ensure that readings are consistent with the values calculated for the blast before the lead wire is connected to the blasting machine or blasting switch.
436(2)
The connection of the lead wires to the blasting machine or blasting switch shall be the last connection made before the blast.
436(4)
A blaster shall ensure that the capacity of the blasting machine as designated by the manufacturer is not exceeded.
436(5)
An employer shall ensure that a blasting machine is maintained in good working order and is inspected at least once every 12 months by a service representative authorized to work on the machine by its manufacturer or approved by the minister.
436(6)
Records verifying the condition of the blasting machine at the time of the annual inspection shall be kept by an employer until the next annual inspection.
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