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Code of Federal Regulations (Last Updated: November 8, 2024) |
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Title 30 - Mineral Resources |
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Chapter I - Mine Safety and Health Administration, Department of Labor |
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SubChapter K - Metal and Nonmetal Mine Safety and Health |
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Part 57 - Safety and Health Standards - Underground Metal and Nonmetal Mines |
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Subpart E - Explosives |
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Electric Blasting - Surface and Underground |
§ 57.6403 - Branch circuits.
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§ 57.6403 Branch circuits.
(a) If electric blasting includes the use of branch circuits, each branch shall be equipped with a safety switch or equivalent method to isolate the circuits to be used.
(b) At least one safety switch or equivalent method of protection shall be located outside the blast area and shall be in the open position until persons are withdrawn.