Learning objectives

• Identify the main hazards involved with storing, transporting, and using explosives.

• Describe the blasting process and identify the main types of materials used to execute a blast, including explosives, blasting agents, and blasting caps.

• Explain how to use magazines and other storage facilities to store explosives safely.

• Describe the requirements for transporting explosives safely at the mine site.

• Outline general blasting regulations, as well as more specific regulations for preparing the blast holes, using electric and non-electric initiation systems, and handling misfires.

Course overview

The purpose of the lesson is to provide mining contractors with an awareness of how to reduce the hazards associated with storing, transporting, and using explosives.