Only authorized personnel properly trained in the safe handling
of explosives will be allowed in vehicles transporting explosives,
provided seat belts are available for all occupants.
(1) Locations of use. While loaded with explosives, open top
vehicles must only be used on:
The job site
or
Roads that are closed to
public travel
(2) Containers. Explosives being transported in open top vehicles
or trailers must be transported in:
The original U.S. DOT approved shipping container or box
or
A day box or portable magazine that complies with the requirements
of this chapter
(3) Securing containers. Explosive containers, boxes, day boxes,
or portable magazines must be fastened to the bed of the vehicle or trailer.
(4) Loading. Packages of explosives can't be loaded above
the sides on open top vehicles.
(5) Tarpaulins (tarps).
If an explosives
transportation vehicle or trailer doesn't have a fully enclosed
cargo area with nonsparking interior, the cargo bed and all
explosive cargo must be covered with a flame and moisture
proof tarp or other effective protection against moisture
and sparks
Whenever tarps are used for
covering explosives, both the tarp and the explosives container must
be fastened to the body of the truck bed with rope, wire, or other
equally efficient tie downs.
WAC 296-52-68050
Vehicle placards. All vehicles transporting explosives material must have
placards. They must:
Be displayed as specified
by U.S. DOT
Remain on the vehicle until
all explosives have been removed.
Driver training. The driver
must be trained to use the fire extinguishers on the vehicle
Equipment specifications.
Vehicles used for transporting explosive materials must be equipped
with fire extinguishers according to the gross vehicle weight:
Less than 14,000
pounds: A minimum of 2 multipurpose dry-chemical extinguishers
having a combined capacity of at least 4-A:20-B:C
14,000 pounds or
greater: A minimum of 2 multipurpose drychemical extinguishers
having a combined capacity of at least 4-A:70-B:C
Laboratory approval.
Only fire extinguishers approved by a nationally recognized testing
laboratory can be used on vehicles carrying explosives
Condition and location.
Fire extinguishers must be filled, ready for immediate use, and easily
reached
Inspection. A competent
person must inspect fire extinguishers periodically. You must comply
with the requirements of WAC 296-800-30020, Inspect and test all portable
fire extinguishers.
(2) Vehicle inspection. Any motor vehicle used for transporting
explosives must have a safety inspection. The inspection must verify that:
Fire extinguishers are filled
and in working order
All electrical wiring is
protected and securely fastened to prevent short circuiting
Chassis, motor, pan, and
underside of body are reasonably clean and free of excess oil and
grease
Fuel tank and feedline are
secure and have no leaks
Tires are checked for proper
inflation and defects
Brakes, lights, horn, windshield
wipers, and steering apparatus are functioning properly
The vehicle is in proper
condition in every other respect and acceptable for handling explosives
(3) Vehicle repair/servicing. Motor vehicles or conveyances
carrying explosives, blasting agents, or blasting supplies can't
be repaired or serviced inside a garage or shop when carrying
explosive material.
(1) Authorized explosives transportation. Explosives may only
be transported by a:
Licensed manufacturer
Blaster
Purchaser, seller, or their
designated representative
or
Contract carrier for hire who complies with all requirements for transportation
of hazardous materials
(2) Driver qualifications.
(a) Vehicles transporting explosives must be driven by a responsible
licensed driver who is:
At least 21 years
old
Physically fit
Careful
Capable
Reliable
Able to read and write
the English language
Not addicted
to or under the influence of intoxicants, narcotics, or
other dangerous drugs. (This doesn't apply to people taking
prescription drugs and/or narcotics as directed by a physician,
as long as use of the prescription drug does not endanger
the worker or others.)
(b) The driver must be:
Familiar with all:
Traffic regulations
Department of Transportation
(U.S. DOT) and other state laws in the transportation of explosives
and hazardous material laws
Aware of:
What
they are carrying
Safety
precautions for the explosives being transported
(3) Parking - Division 1.1 or 1.2 explosives. A vehicle
that contains Division 1.1 or 1.2 explosives can't be parked:
On or within 5 feet
of the traveled portion of a public street or highway
On private property,
including fueling or eating facilities, without the knowledge
and consent of the person. The person in charge must be aware
of the hazardous materials in the vehicle.
or
Within 300 feet of a bridge, tunnel, dwelling, building, or
place where people work, congregate, or assemble
Exemption: These restrictions don't apply
when:
Routine operations
require the vehicle be parked for a brief period of time
It is impractical
to park the vehicle any other place
(4) Vehicle attendance. A vehicle transporting any quantity of
Division 1.1 or 1.2 explosives must be attended at all times by a driver
or other representative of the vehicle carrier, exceptions are:
A vehicle containing explosive materials may be left unattended
for a period not to exceed 48 hours provided:
The vehicle is parked in a designated parking lot, which complies
with NFPA Std. 498 and the appropriate distance table for the type
and quantity of explosives.
The parking lot must:
Be correctly bermed, walled,
or fenced, and gated to prevent unauthorized entry
Be inspected and approved
by the department
Provide a full-time, continuous
security patrol when explosives are present
An explosives delivery truck doesn't need to be attended when
it only contains Division 1.5 and no high explosives, provided
the:
Vehicle is locked
so it can't be moved
Cargo compartments are
locked to prevent theft
Vehicle is parked according
to all applicable storage distance requirements
Vehicle is located in
a secured area that restricts entry of unauthorized personnel
(5) Attendant.
(a) An authorized attendant must be physically present and able to
see the explosives at all times.
(b) In an emergency, the attendant must be able to quickly get to the
explosives without interference.
(c) The attendant must:
Be awake
Be alert
Not be engaged in activities,
which could divert their attention
Be aware of the division
of the explosive material and its dangers
Be instructed in the methods
and procedures used to protect the public
Be familiar with the particular
vehicle being driven
Be trained in the use of
the vehicle
Have authorization and
be able to move the vehicle if required
(6) Loading precautions. A vehicle must comply with U.S. DOT
loading regulations in order to transport explosives in the same vehicle
body with the following items:
Spark producing metal
Spark producing tools
Oils
Matches
Firearms
Electric storage batteries
Flammable substances
Acids
Oxidizing materials
or
Corrosive compounds
(7) Congested areas. Vehicles transporting explosives must avoid
congested areas and heavy traffic.
(8) Disabled vehicles.
A qualified person must be
present before explosives can be transferred from a disabled vehicle
to another vehicle
If a vehicle becomes disabled
in a congested area, you must promptly notify local fire and police
authorities. In a remote area they may be notified if necessary.
(9) Explosives delivery and issue. Delivery and issue of explosives
must be made:
Only by and to authorized
people
Into authorized magazines
or authorized temporary storage or handling areas.
WAC 296-52-68065
Transporting detonators and explosives in the same vehicle.
(1) Fuse type detonators, detonators with a safety fuse, or detonators
with a metal clad mild detonating fuse, can't be transported in
the same vehicle or trailer with other explosives, unless they
comply with U.S. DOT hazardous material regulations for:
Packaging
Separation
Transportation
(2) Detonators rated as nonmass detonating by U.S. DOT may be transported
in the same vehicle or trailer with other explosives when the:
Detonators are carried in U.S. DOT approved shipping containers
or
Truck or trailer complies with the requirements of IME Safety
Library Publication Number 22, May 1993.
In underground blasting operations, explosives and blasting agents must
be hoisted, lowered, or transported in a powder car.
(1) State approval. A state-approved powder car or conveyance
must be used underground.
(2) Two-unit compartments. Compartments for transporting detonators
and explosives together on the same conveyance must be physically separated
by a:
Distance of 24 inches
or
Solid partition a minimum of 6 inches thick
(3) Auxiliary lights prohibited. Auxiliary lights that are powered
by an electrical system on a truck bed are prohibited.
(4) Daily inspection. The powder car or conveyance must be inspected
daily for:
Properly working lights
Properly working brakes
External damage to electrical
circuitry
(5) Weekly inspection. Weekly inspections must:
Be conducted on the electrical
system, to assess electrical hazards
Include a written inspection
certification record that:
Contains the date of inspection,
the serial number, or other positive identification of the unit
being inspected, and the signature of the person performing the
inspection
Is kept on file for the
duration of the job
(6) Explosives warning sign. Powder cars or conveyance built
for transporting explosives or blasting agents must have signs posted
on each side of the car that:
State “explosives”
Use letters a minimum
of 4 inches high
Have a background color that
sharply contrasts with the letters.
(1) Explosives and blasting agents. These requirements must be followed
when transporting explosives and blasting agents underground:
Companion items.
Explosives or blasting
agents can't be transported in the same shaft conveyance
with other materials, supplies, or equipment
Detonators and
other explosives can't be transported in the same shaft
conveyance
Manual transportation. Explosives or blasting agents
that aren't in their original containers must be placed in a
suitable container when transported manually
Car or conveyance. The car or conveyance containing explosives
or blasting agents must be pulled and not pushed
Locomotives. Explosives or blasting agents must:
Not be transported on any
locomotive
Be separated by a minimum
of two car lengths from the locomotive
Riding on a conveyance. When transporting explosives or blasting
agents, no one can ride on:
A shaft conveyance
or
Any other conveyance, except the operator, helper, or powder person
Crew haul trips. Explosives or blasting agents can't
be transported on a crew haul trip
Disposition arrival. All explosives or blasting agents that
are transported underground must immediately be taken to the place of
use or storage.
(2) Quantity limit. The quantity of explosives or blasting
agents taken to an underground loading area can't exceed the amount
estimated to be necessary for the blast.
(3) Unloading primers at the blast site. Primers must be:
Unloaded after drilling has
been completed and the holes in the round are ready for loading
Unloaded from the powder
car at the face or heading
Removed from the powder car
for only the exact number being used for the round
The powder car must be removed
from the tunnel after the charge has been loaded
(4) Electric detonators. Wires on electric detonators must be
kept shunted until wired to the bus wires.
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