The Blasters Guide is a vast resource of information that is critical to effective blasting. Austin's blasters use this reference frequently to ensure safe and efficient blasting.

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"Measure twice, cut once." The old carpenter's rule more than applies to blasting. In addition to checking and re-checking every aspect of a blast, we can help with the planning and design. The path to a successful blast is the performance of the fundamentals:

• Clear the blast site of all non-loading personnel
• Review the face for abnormalities
• Check bore holes for burden spacing and depth
• Review the timing pattern prior to commencing loading
• Load appropriate type and quantity of explosive in each hole
• Maintain pre-established stemming height for each hole
• Double check hookups to assure proper tie-in
• Follow established communication procedures to fire blast
• Move all personnel in blast area under adequate shelter before blast is fired
• After the blast, check the blast area for misfires and signal "all clear"