Jenkins Academy of Applied Technology
BEX-001 — Employer workplace component
Blasting and Explosives · v1.0.0 · October 22, 2026
Course developed by Todd Jerome Jenkins, MS, CSP.
Online awareness only. Site-specific instruction, blaster competence, legal eligibility and permits, and hazmat transport training remain separate. This course does not authorize explosives handling, blast design, firing, misfire recovery or disposal.
Complete this worksheet using the actual workplace and current plan. A blank form or course score is not evidence that the action occurred. Record actual dates and observations. Print or save a completed copy before closing; entries are not automatically stored. Do not sign in advance or treat this worksheet as explosives handling authorization.
| Component | Actual evidence |
|---|---|
| Scope and role | Identify the actual activity, applicable authorities, responsible blaster and worker task limits. |
| Legal and technical verification | Separately verify required permits, eligibility, method-specific competence and employer authorization. |
| Site briefing | Teach and verify posted signals, restrictions, safe route/place, communications and authorized reentry. |
| Emergency and reporting | Confirm safe contact routes, evacuation, accounting, security reporting and no unauthorized misfire or rescue intervention. |
| Observed understanding | Record actual teach-back, date, instructor, corrections and restrictions; maintain separate specialized records. |
Use the actual work and plan. Arrange clear instruction, questions, teach-back and suitable safe practice. Correct a critical gap before relying on the arrangement. Academy support is asynchronous and is not an emergency contact route.
- Scope and role review
- Site briefing check
- Emergency readiness review
- Qualification evidence review
- Workplace understanding verification
Sources
- Construction blasting — Subpart U
- General provisions
- Blaster qualifications
- Warning signals and access
- Inspection after blasting
- Misfire exclusion
- Underground transport
- Employee instruction
- General industry explosives — 1910.109
- ATF licenses and permits
- ATF state/local requirements
- ATF employee possessor eligibility
- ATF theft and loss reporting
- PHMSA transport training
Federal OSHA sources reviewed October 22, 2026. Confirm the actual work, jurisdiction and applicable additional requirements. Agency guidance supports planning; it is distinguished from mandatory standard text.