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This topic covers OSHA’s regulations for the use of explosives and blasting agents in general industry. There are separate standards for construction.

OSHA’s explosives regulations include requirements for the construction of magazines and the transportation, use, handling, and storage of explosives. In addition, motor vehicles transporting explosives must be in the care of a trained driver or attendant.

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TypeTitleDateState
Directives 10/30/1978 - STD 1-5.12 - 29 CFR 1910.109 - Explosives and Blasting Agents, Proposed Standards Modifications 07/07/2003National
Directives Compliance Policy for Manufacture, Storage, Sale, Handling, Use and Display of Pyrotechnics [CPL 02-01-053] 10/27/2011National
Proposed Rules DOJ - 27 CFR 555 - Annual Reporting of Explosive Materials Storage Facilities to the Local Fire Authority 08/23/2023National
Training Tips Explaining Explosives 10/05/2012National
7 Minute Safety Trainer Explosion Dangers (Outline)  National
Puzzles Explosion Dangers (PDF)  National
Quizzes Explosion Dangers [7-Minute Safety Trainer]  National
Handouts Explosion Dangers [7-Minute Safety Trainer]  National
Quizzes Explosion Dangers [7-Minute Safety Trainer] - Spanish  National
Handouts Explosion Dangers [7-Minute Safety Trainer] - Spanish  National
7 Minute Safety Trainer Explosion Prevention (Outline)  National
Handouts Explosion Prevention [7-Minute Safety Trainer]  National
Quizzes Explosion Prevention [7-Minute Safety Trainer]  National
Handouts Explosion Prevention [7-Minute Safety Trainer] - Spanish  National
Quizzes Explosion Prevention [7-Minute Safety Trainer] - Spanish  National
Interpretations Explosives and Blasting Agents.(1910.109) 08/18/1994National
Interpretations Explosives and Blasting Agents.(1910.109) 10/11/1994National
Questions & Answers Our company falls under the hotel casino industry. As such we have security departments. What specific regulation covers the storage of small arms ammunition? I know it is covered in 29 CFR 1910.109 but storage regulations are not clear. Help? 05/29/2014National
Toolbox Talks Preventing explosions in the workplace  National
Employee News Articles Preventing explosions in the workplace  National
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