29 CFR Part 1926
§ 1926.900 — General provisions
OSHA 1926 · Subpart U — Blasting and the Use of Explosives. Full current text with cross-references on BuildSpec.
§ 1926.900 General provisions. (a) The employer shall permit only authorized and qualified persons to handle and use explosives. (b) Smoking, firearms, matches, open flame lamps, and other fires, flame or heat producing devices and sparks shall be prohibited in or near explosive magazines or while explosives are being handled, transported or used. (c) No person shall be allowed to handle or use explosives while under the influence of intoxicating liquors, narcotics, or other dangerous drugs. (d) All explosives shall be accounted for at all times. Explosives not being used shall be kept in a…
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