1. Explosives and Blasting Agents
Transportation

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

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

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

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

6. Safe driving procedures
Driver safety
Defensive driving 3a

7. 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

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

9. 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

10. 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

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

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

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

14. 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

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

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

17. Placarding of vehicles
49 CFR 172 Subpart F 9a

18. 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

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

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

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

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

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