Transporting and Storing Explosives on Construction Sites

Última actualización: octubre 5, 2026

4 modules
12 pages
about 20 minutes

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Transporting and Storing Explosives on Construction Sites

Lección 1

Curso interactivo

Learn what a driver, magazine keeper or blaster needs to recognize when explosives are hauled on the surface, moved underground, or stored: the vehicle rules, what may not travel together, and storage distances.

What this certificate covers

This certificate records completion of awareness training based on OSHA 29 CFR 1926.902, 1926.903 and 1926.904. It is not an OSHA card or license. It does not by itself meet the training requirement of 29 CFR 1926.902(i): the driver of each vehicle used for transportation of explosives must still be trained in the use of the extinguisher on that vehicle. Sections 1926.903 and 1926.904 contain no training requirement; the driver must also be a licensed driver who is physically fit and familiar with the local, State, and Federal regulation governing the transportation of explosives (1926.902(b)).

What you will learn

Recognize the driver, vehicle and cargo rules for hauling explosives on the surface
Recognize what may not travel together and what may not be done around a loaded vehicle
Recognize the rules for moving explosives underground
Recognize the storage rules for blasting caps, smoking and open flames, and underground magazines

What you get

About 20 minutes, on your phone or computer, read out loud as you go
Real photos, not cartoons
A hands-on drill: you make the calls, step by step, and see what happens
3 quick checks along the way, then a final quiz
A certificate with a QR code your employer can check online
A wallet card you can print and carry
A printable study guide (PDF)

Training a crew? Add your workers, see who finished, and keep every certificate in one place. Train your team →

Course outline

Surface transportation: The driver and the vehicle; Marking, cargo and what not to do
Underground transportation: Getting explosives to the place of use; Conveyances, riders and separation
Storage: Magazines and distances
On the job

Questions

What does Transporting and Storing Explosives on Construction Sites cover?

You will be able to: recognize the driver, vehicle and cargo rules for hauling explosives on the surface; recognize what may not travel together and what may not be done around a loaded vehicle; recognize the rules for moving explosives underground; recognize the storage rules for blasting caps, smoking and open flames, and underground magazines.

Who is this course for?

It is written for drivers, magazine keepers and blasters.

How long does it take?

About 20 minutes, on a phone or a computer. You can stop and pick up where you left off.

Do I get a certificate?

Yes. Score 80% or better on the final quiz and you get a certificate with a code your employer can check.

Which OSHA rule is it based on?

Based on OSHA 29 CFR 1926.902 (surface transportation), 1926.903 (underground transportation) and 1926.904 (storage). It is awareness training: it is not an OSHA card, and your employer still has to train you on their own equipment and plan.

Course facts

Who it is for: Drivers, magazine keepers and blasters
Trainer: Marc Harvey, Site Safety Officer (OSHA 30, CPR, USACE CQM)
Time: about 20 minutes, on your phone or computer
Final quiz pass mark: 80%, with a certificate employers can verify
Based on OSHA 29 CFR 1926.902 (surface transportation), 1926.903 (underground transportation) and 1926.904 (storage) (official text)
Printable study guide (PDF) with the key points and practice questions, included with the course
Answer key with OSHA citations for trainers (trainer plans)
Facts checked word for word against the official text (3 sources)
29 CFR 1926.902; 29 CFR 1926.903; 29 CFR 1926.904