Registration of Interest
Safe and Efficient Blasting In Quarries

TRAINING PROGRAM
– 3 day course

OBJECTIVES
To give course participants a greater understanding of drilling and blasting technology so they can carry out their jobs with greater safety and efficiency.

WHO WILL BENEFIT
owners, managers, regulators and contractors including:
Shotfirers, Blasting Crew, Foreman, Supervisors, Engineers, Government/Regulatory Inspectors, or anyone seeking a blasting overview.

COURSE OUTCOMES
Completion of the course will equip participants to:
• Compare explosive types for cost effective blast patterns
• Correctly prime and charge blastholes for optimum performance
• Select a suitable initiation system, including delay intervals and hook up methods
• Modify blast patterns in difficult areas to maintain good results
• Control excessive flyrock, vibrations and airblast
• Identify potential safety hazards relating to explosives and how to avoid them
• Comply with explosives and mining regulations
• Evaluate risks associated with blasting
• Analyse the wider operational cost implications of changing blast methods

DATES OF NEXT COURSE
08th- 10th November 2017, Pedlars Motel – Paeroa
Registration forms are available via email and need to be submitted by Friday 29th August 2017

See Orica SEB Flier for more details