Ala. Admin. Code r. 480-3-3-.20

Current through Register Vol. 42, No. 10, July 31, 2024

Section 480-3-3-.20 - Drilling With Compressed Air Machines

(1) All drilling for blasting shall be done wet, including the collaring of drill holes, or an equally effective method of dust control may be used.

(2) Air lines and hoses shall not be disconnected from drills while under pressure.

(3) Where column or post mounting is used, the drill column or post shall be of such length as to eliminate the necessity for excessive blocking. Where blocks are necessary, only rectangular blocks shall be used.

(4) Where stagings are necessary in drilling or for other purposes, they shall be solidly constructed and the platform or staging shall be of good planking not less than two (2") inches thick, or material of equivalent strength.

(5) Drilling in "bootlegs" or "guns" is prohibited.

Author: Marcus Davis, Workers' Compensation Examiner.

Ala. Admin. Code r. 480-3-3-.20

Statutory Authority:Code of Ala. 1975, § 25-2-13(2).