Blasting Tips... from a Master Blaster


Check

  • ...availability of blasting shelter
  • ...your blasting equipment
  • ...the face
  • ...the drill pattern
  • ...exposure within and around the blast area
  • ...availability of adequate stemming

Diagram

  • ...the shot as drilled
  • ...delay timings

Measure

  • ...burden, spacing & depth, noting any deviations

Calculate

  • ...the powder factor

Ensure

  • ...adequate trained personnel on blast crew

Load

  • ...so shot can be fired prior to completion of loading in case of emergency
    (weather, equipment breakdown, etc.)

Clean

  • ...shot area prior to hook-up

Clear

  • ...blast area after hook-up

Utilize

  • ...blasting shelter and adequate cover for ALL in the blast area

Receive

  • ...distinct "clear to fire" signal

Check

  • ...post blast area for safe re-entry

Give

  • ..."clear to re-enter" signal

Complete

  • ...shot report with diagram

 

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