2022 Manitoba Workplace Safety and Health Act and Regulation

Reconsideration 
34.9(1) A blaster may request the director reconsider a suspension of his or
her certificate by filing a request with the director within 14 days
after receiving notice that his or her certificate has been suspended.
34.9(2) A request for a reconsideration must be in writing and must set out
the grounds upon which the request is made.
34.9(3) The director must decide the request for reconsideration and may
(a) confirm or rescind the suspension;
(b) alter its length; or
(c) set out terms and conditions to be fulfilled by the blaster before
rescinding the suspension of the blaster’s certificate.
No hearing required
34.10(1) The director may hold a hearing when reconsidering a suspension but
is not required to do so.
34.10(2) If the director decides to hold a hearing, the director
(a) is not bound by the rules of evidence that apply to judicial
proceedings; and
(b) may establish rules of practice and procedure for the hearing.
BLASTING PROCEDURES
Only blaster may be authorized to blast
34.11(1) An employer must not authorize or permit a charge to be prepared,
fixed or fired, or a misfire to be handled, by anyone other than
(a) a blaster; or
(b) a person who is
(i) working under the direct personal supervision of a blaster,
and
(ii) undergoing training to obtain a blaster’s certificate.
34.11(2) A blaster may only carry out a blasting operation that is within the
class of work specified in his or her certificate.

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Blaster not to work alone
34.12(1) A blaster must not work alone while carrying out a blasting
operation.
34.12(2) If a blaster is assisted by a person who is not a blaster, the blaster
must ensure that all work carried out by the person is done under
the direct personal supervision of the blaster.