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How to choose a drill & blast contractor: a checklist
A short checklist of questions to ask a drill & blast contractor.
Ask the contractor
- Do you hold an explosives licence?
- What equipment do you run, and its availability?
- How do you control vibration and fly-rock?
- How is the blast planned around our schedule?
- How is safety recorded?
Clear answers to these are a good sign.
Planning a drilling or blasting job?
Tell us about your site — location, scope and rock type — and we'll come back with a plan.
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