Blasters, Handlers, and Limited Blasters

Blaster

A Blaster is a person who is in responsible charge of any or all of the following during blasting operation:

  1. Direct supervision of the loading of the explosives and firing of a blast;
  2. Testing/inspection of initiation systems;
  3. Control of initiation devices;
  4. Completion and signature of the blaster’s report and or records;
  5. Duties of Handler as described below.
  6. The Blaster shall be present when the charge is detonated.
  7. The Blaster shall complete and sign a record for each blast pursuant to the requirements of Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-105-107.
  • New Application: $315
  • Renewal: $300

Limited Blaster

A Limited Blaster is a person who is in responsible charge of individual blasts that shall not exceed five (5) pounds of explosives for each blast. A Limited Blaser is a person how is in responsible charge any or all of the following for individual blasts:

  1. Direct supervision of the loading of the explosives and firing of a blast;
  2. Testing/inspection of initiation systems;
  3. Control of initiation devices;
  4. Completion and signature of the blaster’s report and or records;
  5. Duties of Handler as described below.
  6. The Limited Blaster shall be present when the charge is detonated.
  7. The Limited Blaster shall complete and sign a record for each blast pursuant to the requirements of Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-105-107.
  • New Application: $215
  • Renewal: $200

Handler

A Handler is a person who engages in any or all of the following activities:

  1. Ensures the explosives in the Handler’s control are secured;
  2. Ensures explosives are properly stored in approved magazines or are properly attended;
  3. Directs the transportation of explosives;
  4. Maintains inventory of explosive materials.
  5. A Handler shall comply with all applicable statutes, rules and adopted standards.
  6. A Handler may engage in blasting activity; provided, the Handler engages in such operations under the direct supervision of a Blaster or Limited Blaster.
  • New Application: $115
  • Renewal: $100