RIIBLA302D — Conduct shotfiring operations in underground coal mines

1 Plan and prepare to conduct underground shotfiring operations

• 1.1Access, interpret and apply shotfiring documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant
• 1.2Obtain, confirm and apply Blasting Management Plan and blast plan requirements and work instructions before proceeding
• 1.3Identify, manage and report all potential hazards, risks and environmental issues
• 1.4Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate to the work activities
• 1.5Obtain and interpret emergency procedures and be prepared for fire/accident/emergency
• 1.6Coordinate vehicle, equipment and personnel support
• 1.7Access, interpret and apply environmental, geological and survey data required to complete the work
• 1.8Carry out calculations to enable pattern design, loading and tying in of shots
• 1.9Complete pattern design, including loading, hole spacing and depth, stemming and wiring requirements
• 1.10Carry out briefings
• 1.11Identify and confirm the explosives and accessories required

2 Supervise the store and transport explosives and accessories

• 2.1Order and receive explosives and accessories
• 2.2Ensure explosives and accessories are safely and correctly stored
• 2.3Ensure inventory control systems are accurately and correctly maintained
• 2.4Ensure explosives and accessories are transported to blast area and segregate correctly
• 2.5Ensure that explosives are not left unattended
• 2.6Identify and dispose of any deteriorated or out of date explosives and accessories correctly

3 Prepare for charging

• 3.1Identify, manage and report potential hazards and risks
• 3.2Secure blast area in accordance with procedures and blast plan
• 3.3Establish and communicate access routes to shot area for authorised persons and vehicle
• 3.4Identify hole locations and any non-conforming conditions in preparation for charging
• 3.5Set up charging equipment
• 3.6Prepare holes for charging

4 Charge holes

• 4.1Supervise blast personnel during loading operations
• 4.2Prime and charge holes
• 4.3Ensure blast holes are charged in accordance with loading plan and identify non-conforming conditions
• 4.4Apply explosion inhibitor
• 4.5Ensure blast holes are stemmed
• 4.6Clear the area of equipment, personnel and isolate/barricade the blast area, including warning signs
• 4.7Test equipment and accessories
• 4.8Maintain written records
• 4.9Conduct blast monitoring

5 Conduct the blast

• 5.1Carry out pre blasting procedures and establish exclusion zone
• 5.2Carry out tying in
• 5.3Supervise all personnel within the blast area during tie-in and initiation
• 5.4Initiate the blast
• 5.5Carry out and record activities in accordance with the blast plan

6 Complete post blast activities

• 6.1Carry out post blast inspection
• 6.2Secure firing circuits and initiation device
• 6.3Report blasting has been completed to relevant personnel
• 6.4Carry out post-blast coordination and declare area safe for re-entry
• 6.5Inspect site and deal with non-conformities including misfires
• 6.6Identify and dispose of surplus, damaged and deteriorated explosives and detonators
• 6.7Ensure that emergency services are advised of the disposal activities in accordance with site procedures
• 6.8Complete written reports

7 Carry out equipment maintenance

• 7.1Carry out inspection and required maintenance during and after shotfiring operations
• 7.2Maintain maintenance records

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