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Section 166
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Electric initiation of blasting
166(1)Where an electric initiation of blasting is used, a blaster shall ensure that
(a) only a blasting machine or a safety switch box referred to in subsection (2) is used, and
(b) the blasting machine does not exceed the manufacturer’s rated capacity.
166(2)Where firing of a charge is done from power lines, an employer shall ensure that a safety switch box
(a) is provided to the blaster and is constructed so that the door may be closed and locked only in the “OFF” position, and
(b) is kept locked and is not accessible to anyone other than the blaster responsible for firing the charge.
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