Explosives and Blasting Agents Transportation

Regulations and laws Applicable traffic regulations Applicable state laws Relevant provisions of 29 CFR 1910.109 1a

Basic safety guidelines Smoking is prohibited near vehicles carrying explosives or blasting agents 2a

Basic safety guidelines Use of intoxicants, narcotics, dangerous drugs prohibited when: Driving or riding in a vehicle Loading or unloading a vehicle 2b

Basic safety guidelines Firearms or loaded cartridges not allowed Flame-producing devices not allowed 2c

Safe driving procedures Driver safety Defensive driving 3a

Attended vehicles An attended vehicle is one where: the driver or attendant is physically on or in the vehicle; or the driver or attendant has the vehicle within his/her field of vision and can reach it quickly 4a

Attended vehicles Vehicles transporting Class A or B explosives must be attended 4b

Attended vehicles Driver must be awake, alert, not occupied with other duties, except for communication with: public officers consignees representatives of the carrier shipper 4c

Attended vehicles Vehicle may be left unattended when it is: parked in a secured, fenced, or walled area with gates and entrances locked; or at a magazine site that is constructed for the storage of explosives 4d

Proper use of fire extinguishers Fire extinguishers must be located near the driver’s seat Must be full and ready for immediate use 5a

Proper use of fire extinguishers Must be rated at least 10-BC Must have at least two extinguishers present 5b

Types of explosives and blasting agents transported Explosive classifications: Class A Class B Class C Hazards of explosives and/or blasting agents 6a

Delivery and unloading Delivery can only be made to: authorized persons authorized magazines authorized temporary storage areas authorized handling areas Transfer not allowed between sunset and sunrise 7a

Vehicle inspection Fire extinguishers Electrical wiring Chassis, motor, and body clean and free of grease and oil 8a

Vehicle inspection Fuel tanks and lines secured and free of leaks Brakes, lights, horn, windshield wipers, steering Tires 8b

Placarding of vehicles 49 CFR 172 Subpart F 9a

Explosives/blasting agents - transporting Avoid congested areas and heavy traffic unless the route is designated by local authorities Never park vehicle on public streets adjacent to where people are working 10a

Emergency procedures Notify fire and police departments of breakdowns/collisions Transferring explosives from a disabled vehicle Supervision during the transfer 11a

Summary of key points Types of explosives and blasting agents Traffic regulations State and local laws 12a

Summary of key points Provisions of 29 CFR 1910.109 Delivery of explosives General safety guidelines 12b

Summary of key points Driver safety Attended vehicles Use of fire extinguishers 12c

Summary of key points Vehicle inspection Transporting explosives/blasting agents Emergency procedures 12d