California Code of Regulations (Last Updated: August 6, 2014) |
Title 8. Industrial Relations |
Division 1. Department of Industrial Relations |
Chapter 4. Division of Industrial Safety |
Subchapter 7. General Industry Safety Orders |
Group 18. Explosive Materials |
Article 116. Handling and Use of Explosive Materials in Blasting Operations |
§ 5279. Loading and Blasting near or Under Power Lines.
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- (a) When electric initiated blasting under, or near overhead power lines, the leading wires shall be placed at right angles to such lines and shall be securely anchored to prevent the blasting circuit conductors from being thrown into the overhead lines.(b) When blasting under, or near overhead power lines, all loaded holes shall be covered with a nonconductive blasting mat anchored to prevent the mat or other material from being blown into the overhead lines.HISTORY1. Amendment of section heading and section and new Note filed 7-11-2003; operative 8-10-2003 (Register 2003, No. 28).
Note
Note: Authority cited: Section 142.3, Labor Code. Reference: Section 142.3, Labor Code.