Safety·
Safety in drilling and blasting
The basics of safety: zones, procedures, control and handling of explosives.
Safety in drill & blast is documented procedure, not one-off measures.
Basics
- Marked and guarded safety zones
- Accounting and control of explosives handling
- Checking for misfires after the blast
- Monitoring vibration and fly-rock
Blasting requires a licence and trained personnel.
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