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1. INTRODUCTION <br /> Tylor McMillan's Well Service, LLC is committed to providing a safe workplace for its employees <br /> and all others at or near our work sites. Our goal is to conduct blasting operations in the safest manner <br /> possible while minimizing the risk of injuries and damage to property. This blasting safety plan <br /> defines our company policy regarding all work in which explosives are stored,transported, and used. <br /> This safety policy will be communicated to our employees, contractors, and suppliers through on-site <br /> training and regular safety meetings. These policies do not supersede any federal, state, or local <br /> regulations regarding explosives and blasting work. Compliance with these policies and all applicable <br /> federal,state,and local regulations will be strictly enforced. <br /> Many policy guidelines refer to the "blast site." For the purposes of this safety plan, and federal <br /> regulations,the blast site is defined as: <br /> The area where explosive material is handled during loading including an area extending 50 feet in all <br /> directions from loaded blast holes or explosive materials. <br /> 2. BLASTER IN CHARGE <br /> The designated Blaster-in-charge shall have complete authority over all personnel within the blast site <br /> and is responsible for all blasting activities that occur at the project.The blaster-in-charge shall hold <br /> all required blasting licenses,have appropriate experience and training,and generally be responsible <br /> for: <br /> 2.1. Maintaining an explosives storage and transportation system that is safe and in compliance <br /> with all applicable regulations. <br /> 2.2. Implementing the specific blast plans that have been approved for the project. <br /> 2.3. Overseeing that all drilling and blasting work is done in a safe and efficient manner. <br /> 2.4. Inspecting field equipment to ensure its safety readiness. <br /> 2.5. Blast clearing and guarding operations. <br /> 2.6. Continuously monitoring the work habits of the blasting crew,and providing corrective <br /> actions when necessary. <br /> 2.7. Ensuring that all blasting plans,reports,and explosive storage records are kept and submitted <br /> as required by the project documents and regulatory agencies. <br /> Page 1 <br />