N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 12 §§ 61-4.2

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 51, December 18, 2024

Section 61-4.2 - Definitions

(a) Authorized blasting assistant. An individual who has been authorized by the certified blaster-in-charge to work on a blasting operation after such blaster-in-charge has confirmed that the individual is either a certified blaster, or otherwise meets the following qualifications:

(1) is at least 18 years old;

(2) has been properly trained in the performance of the tasks to be assigned; and

(3) has been made aware of and understands the blasting hazards and risks.

(b) Blast area. An area near any blasting operation in which concussion, flying material or debris, or gases resulting from a detonation of explosives can reasonably be expected to cause injury or property damage.

(c) Blaster. An individual who performs any task on a blasting operation.

(d) Blaster-in-charge. The individual who has overall responsibility for the conduct and safety of a detonation of explosives within a blast area.

(e) Blasting operation. The planning, preparation, detonation, and post detonation inspection of a blast. Where explosives are being used for purposes such as, but not limited to, rock and earth excavation, steel and concrete demolition, bonding metals, testing, ice breaking, industrial boiler cleaning, and seismic prospecting.

(f) Blasting site. The specific place defined by the blaster-in-charge where explosives are used in blasting operations and where only the blaster-in-charge and authorized blasting assistants are permitted to work. A blast site is part of the blast area.

(g) Certified blaster. An individual who holds a valid certificate of competence to act as a blaster issued by the Commissioner of Labor pursuant to this Subpart.

(h) Explosives. The term explosives as defined in subdivision 1 of section 451 of the Labor Law and Part 39 of this Title.

(i) Flyrock. Any material propelled from the blast area by the force of the blast.

(j) Government agency. The Federal government, the State government, or a political subdivision, agency or authority of the State.

N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 12 §§ 61-4.2