RIIBLA302E — Conduct shotfiring operations in underground coal mines

1 Plan and prepare to conduct underground shotfiring operations

• 1.1Obtain, interpret, confirm and clarify blasting management plan and blast plan requirements and job requirements
• 1.2Access, interpret and apply shotfiring documentation and confirm 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
• 1.7Access, interpret and apply environmental, geological and survey data according to job requirements
• 1.8Carry out calculations required for pattern design, loading and tying in shots
• 1.9Complete pattern design according to job requirements
• 1.10Carry out briefings according to job and site requirements
• 1.11Identify and confirm explosives and accessories according to job requirements

2 Supervise storage and transport of explosives and accessories

• 2.1Order and obtain explosives and accessories according to job requirements
• 2.2Confirm explosives and accessories are stored according to site requirements
• 2.3Confirm inventory control systems are maintained according to site requirements
• 2.4Confirm explosives and accessories are transported to blast area and segregate according to legislative requirements
• 2.5Confirm that explosives are not left unattended
• 2.6Identify and dispose of deteriorated or out-of-date explosives and accessories according to job and site requirements

3 Prepare for charging

• 3.1Identify, manage and report potential hazards and risks according to legislative and site requirements
• 3.2Secure blast area according to blast plan and site requirements
• 3.3Establish and communicate access routes to shot area for authorised persons and vehicles
• 3.4Identify hole locations and non-conforming conditions
• 3.5Set up charging equipment according to job and site requirements
• 3.6Prepare holes for charging according to job and site requirements

4 Charge holes

• 4.1Supervise blast personnel during loading operations within scope of own role
• 4.2Prime and charge holes according to loading plan
• 4.3Confirm blast holes are charged according to loading plan and identify non-conforming conditions
• 4.4Apply explosion inhibitor according to blast plan
• 4.5Confirm blast holes are stemmed according to blast plan
• 4.6Clear area and isolate/barricade blast area according to site requirements
• 4.7Test equipment and accessories according to manufacturer specifications and site requirements
• 4.8Maintain records according to site requirements
• 4.9Conduct blast monitoring 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 and complete records according to blast plan

6 Complete post blast activities

• 6.1Carry out post blast inspection
• 6.2Secure firing circuits and initiation device according to manufacture specifications and site requirements
• 6.3Report blasting completion to relevant personnel
• 6.4Carry out post-blast coordination and declare area safe for re-entry according to site requirements
• 6.5Inspect site and address non-conformities according to site requirements
• 6.6Identify and dispose of surplus, damaged and deteriorated explosives and detonators according to manufacturer specifications and site requirements
• 6.7Confirm emergency services are advised of disposal activities according to site procedures
• 6.8Complete written reports

7 Carry out equipment maintenance

• 7.1Carry out inspection and required maintenance according to manufacturer specifications and site requirements
• 7.2Complete maintenance records according to site requirements

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