(1) Physical condition. An applicant must be in good physical condition.
(2) Drug use. An applicant cannot be addicted to narcotics, intoxicants, or similar types of drugs.
Note: | This rule does not apply to physician prescribed drugs and/or narcotics when taken as directed if their use will not place the blaster, or other employees in danger. |
(3) Knowledge, experience, and performance in transportation, storage, handling, and use of explosives. A blaster applicant must:
(a) Have working knowledge of state and local explosives laws and regulations;
(b) Have adequate blaster training, experience, and knowledge;
(c) Be able to:
(i) Safely perform the type of blasting to be used; and
(ii) Recognize hazardous conditions.
(d) Be competent in the use of each type of blasting method to be used;
(e) Have the ability to understand and give written and oral directions.