# 62 Ill. Adm. Code 300.235: Section 300.235 Training

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## Section

- **Citation:** 62 Ill. Adm. Code 300.235
- **Heading:** Section 300.235 Training
- **Jurisdiction:** Illinois
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Illinois Administrative Code / Title 62 MINING / CHAPTER I: DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES / Part 300 SURFACE MINED LAND CONSERVATION AND RECLAMATION ACT / Section 300.235 Training

## Text

Section 300
Section 300.235  Training
a)         Training required in this Section, for those persons not
previously trained in the subjects required in this Section, shall be conducted
by the Department.  The training must meet the requirements of this Section.
b)         The training for blaster's licensure shall include instruction
in:
1)         The design and layout of blasts, including geology, topography
and the proper use of delays.
2)         Control of ground vibration.
3)         Control of flyrock and airblast.
4)         Design and loading of boreholes.
5)         Priming and boosting.
6)         Tamping and stemming, including methods and materials.
7)         Blast initiation systems.
8)         The use of blasting machines.
9)         The use of circuit testing equipment.
10)       The general properties of explosives, including blasting agents
and selection criteria.
11)       Ground vibration, airblast and monitoring.
12)       The use of ground vibration and airblast records as blast
design factors.
13)       The need for accurate reports and blasting logs and their
proper preparation.
14)       Current Illinois and Federal laws and regulations pertaining to
blasting at the operation.
15)       Planning for unpredictable blasting hazards to the public and
mine personnel. Illustrative examples are adverse weather, stray electrical
currents, flyrock, radio frequency energy and misfires.
16)       Signs, warning signals and control of the potential flyrock
area.
17)       Site security and safety.
18)       Handling, transportation and storage of explosives.
19)       New technology as it develops and is implemented in the field.
20)       Training and licensure requirements.
c)         The licensed blaster shall provide direction and on-the-job
training to all non-licensed blasting personnel under his supervision.

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