147(1)An employer shall ensure that a blasting operation is conducted by a blaster who holds an appropriate certificate of qualification issued under the Apprenticeship and Occupational Certification Act for the work involved.

147(1.1)Despite subsection (1), a blaster who does not hold an appropriate certificate of qualification issued under the Apprenticeship and Occupational Certification Act may conduct a specialized blasting operation if the employer ensures that the blaster is competent to do the work, and the employer shall maintain any record demonstrating the blaster’s competency for at least three years after the specialized blasting operation is completed.

147(2)Where more than one blaster is involved in a blasting operation, an employer shall designate one of the blasters to supervise the blasting operation.

147(1)Subject to subsection 148(2), an employer shall ensure that a blasting operation is conducted by a blaster who holds an appropriate certificate of qualification issued under the Apprenticeship and Occupational Certification Act for the work involved.

147(2)Where more than one blaster is involved in a blasting operation, an employer shall designate one of the blasters to supervise the blasting operation.

147(1)Subject to subsection 148(2), an employer shall ensure that a blasting operation is conducted by a blaster who holds an appropriate certificate of qualification issued under the Apprenticeship and Occupational Certification Act for the work involved.

147(2)Where more than one blaster is involved in a blasting operation, an employer shall designate one of the blasters to supervise the blasting operation.