Blasters renewing their licenses will need to show proof that they have attended the required blaster training sometime during the previous 36 months.
While this division will do its best to keep records of class attendance between renewal periods, the law clearly states that the burden of proof for such training is the blaster’s responsibility. Therefore, it is important that a blaster keep copies of all his retraining documents, such as certificates of attendance or training completion forms. Copies of these forms may be submitted when renewing.
Blasters will no longer receive retraining credit for attending the 30-hour class. This class is reserved for those blasters desiring the entire 30-hour session. The division will teach courses specifically geared toward retraining for credit hours needed to obtain renewal.
If you have any question about whether a seminar or conference would be acceptable as blaster retraining hours, please contact the division prior to attending the training.
OMSL training classes are held at various times and locations throughout Kentucky. This site will be continuously updated to provide the most up-to-date schedule. If you have any questions regarding blaster's retraining credits, please contact Jeff Taylor at 502-573-0140.
Pre-registration and pre-payment are now required prior to attending any blasting training class taught by a Division of Explosives and Blasting inspector. In order to attend, the course fee and Class Registration Form must be received at the Division of Explosives and Blasting office in Frankfort no later than one week prior to the class.
The proper explosives and blasting training fees should be sent in the form of a money order, cashier's check, certified check or company check made out to the “Kentucky State Treasurer.” Cash or personal checks will not be accepted. Mail the fee to:
Kentucky Division of Explosives and Blasting
Attn: Jeff Taylor
PO Box 2244
Frankfort, Kentucky 40601-2244
For more information, call Jeff Taylor or Barry Glass at 502-573-0140.
30-Hour Beginner Blaster Training
When: August 21,22, 28 and 29, 2008
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Where: Prestonsburg DMRE Office
3140 South Lake Drive, Suite 6
Prestonsburg, KY 41653
Instructor: Clinton Evans
Phone: 276-935-2101 or 276-218-0040
E-mail: clinton@geoscanservices.com
Cost: $200 via check or money order (Cash will not be accepted.)
Pre-registration is required to ensure a seat in the class. Interested individuals may pay the entire $200 or a minimum deposit of $50 with the pre-registration. Send written requests for the class with payment/deposit to:
Clinton Evans
GeoScan Seismic Services, Inc.
Grundy, VA 24614
Office Phone: 276-935-2101
To ensure acceptance for the class and to get an accurate count of attendees, registration and payment should be mailed prior to August 14, 2008.
ISEE Bluegrass Chapter 2008 Training Schedule
Blaster Retraining
Sept. 17, 2008
8 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Jenny Wiley State Park
Prestonsburg, Kentucky
Fee: ISEE members $25
Non-members $45
Contact Ralph King at ralphking@adelphia.net for additional information.
- Southern Kentucky Blasting Consultants
Contact: Coleman England at 606-561-5028
- Detonation Safety Engineering, Lexington, Kentucky
Contact: Larry Schneider 859-312-0625
- ISEE Annual Conference
Contact: Lynn Mangol 440-349-4400
- Explosives Educational Services Professional Development Seminars
Various dates and locations throughout the United States
Contact: Stan Lippencott 817-573-1630
- Seminars/Quarterly Meetings held by Bluegrass Chapter of the ISEE
Various dates and locations throughout eastern and central Kentucky
Contact: Mike Muth 502-262-7706
- Seminars/Quarterly Meetings held by Tri-State Chapter of the ISEE
Evansville, Indiana and other locations and various dates
Contact: Ken Pruss 812-544-2977
- Academy for Blasting & Explosives Technology
Seminars on various dates
Contact: info@idc-pbs.com, 440-474-6700
Web site: http://www.idc-pbs.com
- Refresher Course for Ohio Certified Blasters - Zanesville, Ohio
Contact: Mike Mann 330-339-2207
- Blaster’s Training Courses conducted by Illinois Dept of Mines & Minerals
Various dates and locations in Illinois
Contact: Willard Pierce 217-782-9976
- 20th Annual Best in the West Drilling and Blasting Conference Spearfish, South Dakota
Contact: Paul Sterk 405-850-2263
- Blaster's Training Courses Conducted by Geological Technologies Inc.
Dates and locations scheduled on request.
Contact: Mark Crank 304-260-0706
Web Site: http://www.gti-now.com/
- Geo Scan Seismic Services, Inc.
Contact: Clinton Evans (Eastern Kentucky area)
Office: 276-935-2101
Cell: 276-218-0040
- Nelson Brothers, Inc.
Sam Oakes (Eastern Kentucky area)
Office: 276-275-6164
This is a partial list. If there is a class that you think may qualify or one that you would like to have added to this list, contact the Division of Explosives and Blasting at 502-573-0140.
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