Load blast holes with bulk explosive to blast specification

Overview & Purpose

What This Standard Covers

This standard outlines the skills, knowledge, and understanding needed to competently load blast holes with bulk explosives from a mixer truck according to specified guidelines. It includes procedures for preparation, loading, and ensuring safety at the blast site.

Performance Criteria

• Verify completeness and clarity of blasting specifications
• Establish communication with the shotfirer
• Assess access and condition of the loading area
• Ensure appropriate safety arrangements (personal, vehicle, area)
• Prepare and mix explosives as per specifications
• Load explosives into blast holes under shotfirer’s direction
• Monitor mixing truck performance and quality of explosives
• Document any variations from specifications
• Purge systems and secure vehicle for travel
• Complete work documentation and notify responsible personnel upon completion

Knowledge & Understanding Requirements

• Approved policies and procedures related to blasting operations
• Health and safety statutory requirements
• Principles for assessing blast hole suitability
• Operation of bulk explosive trucks and associated equipment
• Hazard identification and risk assessment related to explosive loading
• Monitoring methods for truck and explosive quality
• Emergency response actions and procedures
• Purging techniques and management of excess materials

Relevent Roles

• Explosives truck operator