RIIBLA301E — Conduct surface shotfiring operations

1 Plan and prepare to conduct surface shotfiring operations

• 1.1Obtain and interpret blast plan
• 1.2Access, interpret and apply blast plan and confirm that work activity is compliant
• 1.3Identify, manage and report potential hazards, risks and environmental issues according to legislative and site requirements
• 1.4Select and wear personal protective equipment according to site requirements
• 1.5Obtain and interpret emergency procedures and confirm steps required to respond to emergencies
• 1.6Coordinate vehicle, equipment and personnel support requirements within scope of own role
• 1.7Arrange survey of blast area according to job requirements and confirm survey and required records are completed and reported to appropriate personnel according to site requirements
• 1.8Access, interpret and apply geological data and weather conditions according to site requirements
• 1.9Carry out calculations required for pattern design, loading and tying in shots
• 1.10Identify and confirm explosives, detonators and relevant accessories according to job requirements

2 Supervise storage and transport explosives and accessories

• 2.1Confirm explosives, detonators and relevant accessories are stored according to legislative requirements
• 2.2Confirm inventory control is maintained according to site requirements
• 2.3Confirm explosives and accessories are transported to blast area and segregate according to legislative requirements
• 2.4Confirm that explosives are not left unattended

3 Prepare for charging

• 3.1Secure shot area according to blast plan
• 3.2Establish and communicate access routes to shot area for authorised persons and vehicles
• 3.3Identify hole locations and non-conforming conditions
• 3.4Distribute explosives and accessories on shot site according to blast plan and site requirements

4 Charge holes

• 4.1Prime and charge holes according to loading plan
• 4.2Confirm blast holes are charged according to loading plan and identify non-conforming conditions
• 4.3Confirm blast holes are stemmed according to blast plan
• 4.4Complete records according to site requirements

5 Conduct blast

• 5.1Carry out pre-blasting procedures and establish exclusion zone according to blast plan
• 5.2Tie in pattern and check according to blast plan
• 5.3Evaluate proposed firing time against potential factors impacting the blast
• 5.4Carry out firing clearance processes according to blast plan
• 5.5Initiate blast
• 5.6Check shot, assess for hazards and risks, and complete records according to blast plan

6 Complete post-blast activities

• 6.1Carry out post-blast inspection
• 6.2Address misfires according to legislative requirements
• 6.3Declare area safe for re-entry according to site requirements
• 6.4Carry out post-blast coordination according to site requirements
• 6.5Dispose of damaged, deteriorated and surplus explosives and detonators according to manufacturer specifications and site requirements
• 6.6Complete reports according to site requirements

7 Carry out equipment maintenance

• 7.1Carry out inspection and required maintenance within scope of own role according to manufacturer specifications and site requirements
• 7.2Complete maintenance records according to site requirements

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