Broach This bill requires the Missouri Division of Fire Safety to certify qualified individuals as blasters. Blasters will be certified for 3 years. Certification reciprocity may be granted to applicants from other states.
Certificates authorize a blaster to use explosives and explosive materials.
Certifications issued to blasters must be posted at the site of work or carried by the blaster. The division may suspend, revoke, or deny a certificate. Suspension, revocation, or denial may by appealed. The Attorney General must bring action for a restraining order or injunction against any person violating or threatening to violate blasting laws. The division must approve training courses and instructor qualifications for blasters.