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This topic covers OSHA’s regulations for the use of explosives and blasting agents in general industry. There are separate standards for construction.

OSHA’s explosives regulations include requirements for the construction of magazines and the transportation, use, handling, and storage of explosives. In addition, motor vehicles transporting explosives must be in the care of a trained driver or attendant.

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Type	Title	Date	State
Directives	10/30/1978 - STD 1-5.12 - 29 CFR 1910.109 - Explosives and Blasting Agents, Proposed Standards Modifications	07/07/2003	National
Directives	Compliance Policy for Manufacture, Storage, Sale, Handling, Use and Display of Pyrotechnics [CPL 02-01-053]	10/27/2011	National
Proposed Rules	DOJ - 27 CFR 555 - Annual Reporting of Explosive Materials Storage Facilities to the Local Fire Authority	08/23/2023	National
Training Tips	Explaining Explosives	10/05/2012	National
7 Minute Safety Trainer	Explosion Dangers (Outline)		National
Puzzles	Explosion Dangers (PDF)		National
Quizzes	Explosion Dangers [7-Minute Safety Trainer]		National
Handouts	Explosion Dangers [7-Minute Safety Trainer]		National
Quizzes	Explosion Dangers [7-Minute Safety Trainer] - Spanish		National
Handouts	Explosion Dangers [7-Minute Safety Trainer] - Spanish		National
7 Minute Safety Trainer	Explosion Prevention (Outline)		National
Handouts	Explosion Prevention [7-Minute Safety Trainer]		National
Quizzes	Explosion Prevention [7-Minute Safety Trainer]		National
Handouts	Explosion Prevention [7-Minute Safety Trainer] - Spanish		National
Quizzes	Explosion Prevention [7-Minute Safety Trainer] - Spanish		National
Interpretations	Explosives and Blasting Agents.(1910.109)	08/18/1994	National
Interpretations	Explosives and Blasting Agents.(1910.109)	10/11/1994	National
Questions & Answers	Our company falls under the hotel casino industry. As such we have security departments. What specific regulation covers the storage of small arms ammunition? I know it is covered in 29 CFR 1910.109 but storage regulations are not clear. Help?	05/29/2014	National
Toolbox Talks	Preventing explosions in the workplace		National
Employee News Articles	Preventing explosions in the workplace		National