SC LW2A ChargingBlastholes PDF

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LEARNER WORKBOOK 2
CHARGING BL AS TH OL ES IN UNDERGROUND COAL MINES
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Shotfiring Course | Learners Workbook 2: Charging Blastholes - In Underground Coal Mines
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Contents
WHAT IS THIS LEARNER WORKBOOK & RECORD BOOK FOR?
WORKBOOK RECORD BOOK PEOPLE WHO CAN HELP Industry Trainer Workplace Assessor Fellow workers Other students/trainees
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CHARGING SHOTHOLES
WELCOME Topics covered in each of the modules ASSESSMENT Conduct of Assessment Successful completion of the unit RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING (RPL)
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2.0 SELF-ASSESSMENT CHECKLIST: CHARGING SHOTHOLES 2.1 REVIEW QUESTIONS: PREPARE FOR CHARGING
LEARNING & ASSESSMENT TASK 2.1A CHARGING PROCEDURE LEARNING & ASSESSMENT TASK 2.1B - CHECKING THE BLAST AREA AND SHOTHOLES
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2.2 REVIEW QUESTIONS: CHECK VEHICLES & EQUIPMENT

LEARNING & ASSESSMENT TASK 2.2 CHECKING EQUIPMENT
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2.3 REVIEW QUESTIONS: PRIME SHOTHOLES

LEARNING & ASSESSMENT TASK 2.3 - PRIMING SHOTHOLES
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2.4 REVIEW QUESTIONS: LOAD THE MAIN CHARGE

LEARNING & ASSESSMENT TASK 2.4 LOADING THE MAIN CHARGE
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2.5 REVIEW QUESTIONS: CLEAN-UP, REPORT SITE & LEGISLATIVE REQUIREMENTS

LEARNING & ASSESSMENT TASK 2.5 REPORTING / RECORDING
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RECORD OF LEARNING
EVIDENCE GATHERED DURING OFF-THE-JOB TRAINING. EVIDENCE GATHERED DURING ON-THE-JOB TRAINING. WHAT HAVE YOU DONE REGARDING CHARGING SHOTHOLES FOR ITEMS IN THE TABLE BELOW? Have you, for example, compiled a work journal, or used the journal below that shows that you have:
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THIRD PARTY PRACTICAL VERIFICATION REPORT: MODULE 2 CHARGING SHOTHOLES
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WHAT IS THIS LEARNER WORKBOOK & RECORD BOOK FOR?
This workbook covers underground coal mines, and is similar to a Workbook that has been developed for all other sites. The two Workbooks this one for underground coal mines, and the other for all other sites are deliberately similar and have subtle differences. The principles involved are the same for all shotfiring, but the precautions are stricter for underground coal mines so the practices differ and are constrained in some areas. The Learner Resources are also similar and are slightly slimmer than they are for all other sites as a result. However, for key principle and for career progression reasons, the Learner Resources and Workbooks are kept in parallel so that a person can move from underground coal mines to other sites, or the other way around, and take advantage of the progress they have already made. The delivery of all four Modules in the Shotfiring course involves workshops, demonstrations and workplace practice. Each Learner Workbook helps you to work through the Learner Resource and complete the assessment tasks. It can also help you to: plan your study build your skill as a learner plan ways to apply and practise what you learn (use it, or lose it). Your workplace trainer will guide you through the material and some of the activities, and will help you develop a learning approach to ensure you can apply your learning. This Workbook and Record Book helps a Trainer and an Assessor to develop and assess your required knowledge and skill.
WORKBOOK
Throughout this Workbook there are Review Questions that will test your knowledge of the subject. There are also some Learning and Assessment Tasks through the book that help develop your knowledge and skills. Early on in this book you will find a self-assessment checklist to help you and your Trainer to determine the areas that you will need to develop further.
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RECORD BOOK
At the back of this book there is a section for you to fulfil and record your on- and off-the-job experience.
Fellow workers
If you are studying this unit on-site you will be able to obtain assistance from those around you. They can advise on a wide range of issues including: current practices and procedures where you can find information that will assist your studies the meaning of words used in the unit, and industry examples that will help you to understand basic principles.
PEOPLE WHO CAN HELP

You should not feel that you are alone when you study. There are many people who can help you and also enhance the quality of your learning experience. How you study this unit will determine who will be able to assist you.
Other students/trainees
If you are studying this unit on-site or at an external training organisation you will have other students/ trainees to help you. Other student/trainees will have different work experiences and can help with many things including: study groups where you can discuss the knowledge and skills required to achieve competency one-to-one question and answer sessions to help with your mastery of the contents of the unit, and emotional support if you are having difficulties with your studies. Here are some simple tips for saving time, getting the results you want, and making the most of your learning. Try using the checklist to assess yourself as an effective learner at different times during the course. Learning Tips
1. 2. 3. 4. Clarify course requirements and training times at the beginning Set date targets to finish the assessment tasks Look through all the materials to get the big picture first Make it your course, not what someone is telling you to do (even if they are) 5. Use and build on the experience and skills you already have 6. Ask questions when you need to clarify any point 7. Make sure you complete/participate in the activities 8. Review each section as you go how does the learning relate to your job 9. Talk about what you are learning with others (colleagues, friends) 10. Use what you learn in the workplace while its fresh 11. Look for specific, practical ways to use your learning beyond the course.
Industry Trainer
If you study this unit on-site you will have a Trainer who will either teach the unit in a face-to-face situation or guide you through the unit if you are doing it self-paced. Your Trainer can answer any questions and give you advice about: where you can find information safety issues involved in performing activities where to find equipment and any other materials required for performing activities, and performance standards to be achieved when performing activities.
Workplace Assessor
If you study this unit through an external training organisation you may be required to be assessed on-site by a workplace assessor. The workplace assessor can give you advice about: how, where and when you will be assessed assessment tasks, and assessment standards. You will also get feedback from the assessor about your performance.
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WELCOME
CHARGING Shotholes
Welcome to Module 2 Charging Shotholes of the Shotfiring Course. The Shotfiring Course has been structured as a series of four modules each with a Learner Resource and Learner Workbook. The four modules are: 1. Storing, Handling, and Transporting Explosives 2. Charging Blast Holes 3. Firing Shots 4. Blast Planning and Reporting This structure allows flexibility in the delivery of the training to accommodate differing roles, responsibilities and requirements of personnel involved in shotfiring.
Topics covered in each of the modules

Module 1 Storing, Handling, & Transporting Explosives 1. Identify explosives & associated hazards and comply with Acts, Regulations, Standards and Codes by implementing risk management & procedures 2. Access & maintain storage and security of explosives 3. Transport of explosives including defective explosives & emergency plans & response Module 2 Charging Blast Holes 1. Prepare for charging, including safety requirements and checking blast area and shotholes 2. Mix / manufacture explosives, and checking of equipment 3. Prime shotholes 4. Load explosives 5. Clean-up & Report
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Module 3 Firing Shots 1. Hook up and test 2. Clear/isolate the area affected by the blast 3. Fire the shot 4. Conduct post-blast checks 5. Report 6. Return surplus explosives 7. Handle misfires Module 4 Blast Planning & Reporting 1. Design / survey blasts 2. Calculate quantities of explosives required 3. Identify the Maximum Instantaneous Charge 4. Monitor environmental impacts 5. Reduce blast impacts 6. Dispose of explosives 7. Report The four modules follow a learning sequence to progressively gain the skills necessary for a shotfirer. After successfully learning the Learner Resource and completing related activities in this Learner Workbook you should be able to complete the assessment tasks in charging shotholes with explosives and meet the requirements for the relevant units of competency. This Learner Workbook is for people who are already familiar with storing, handling & transporting explosives, and who are involved with charging shotholes. As part of the shot crew, you want specifically to: 1. Prepare for charging a. Checking plans and procedures b. Checking weather & blast site for geology etc c. Isolating the area from unauthorised people & traffic and from stray currents d. Checking shotholes e. Storing explosives on-the-job properly f. Preventing premature initiation;
2. Conduct or oversight mixing or manufacturing of explosives a. Checking vehicles, equipment & delivery b. Mixing / Manufacturing explosives including ANFO as required c. Checking and maintaining charging & blasting equipment; 3. Prime shotholes a. Understanding priming options b. Making up primers c. Placing primers in shotholes; 4. Load explosives into shotholes a. Deck-loading as required b. Dipping & tamping holes while loading to check the amount of explosives c. Dealing with water in shotholes d. Stemming 5. Clean up and report a. Cleaning up & getting ready to return unused explosives b. Keeping various records c. Maintaining statutory documentation d. Recording shothole drilling For assessment purposes it is essential that you demonstrate competence in these areas.
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ASSESSMENT
Assessment will be against the shotfiring units of competency in the following Training Packages: 1. MNC04 Coal Training Package The assessment tasks for Charging Shotholes are designed to meet the outcomes of the following relevant units of competency. They are: a. RIIBLA202 Support Underground Shotfiring Operations b. RIIBLA302 Conduct Shotfiring in Underground Coal Mines c. RIIBLA401 Manage Blasting Operations (Previously supporting learning against MNCU1048B Conduct shotfiring operations MNCU1049B Support Shotfiring Operations MNMUGC118A Charge Underground Blasts) This is further detailed in another book called the Learners Guide.
The practical tasks will be similar to the activities that are included in this Learner Workbook. That is why you will need to ensure you can perform the activities in this Workbook satisfactorily. You must practice the activities until you feel satisfied that you can perform them to the required standard. The activities in this Learner Workbook prepare you for assessment. When you are satisfied that you can achieve competency in this module you should ask to be assessed. Successfully completing the assessment demonstrates that you have achieved the module of competency outcomes. If you are unable to provide evidence that you can apply your learning in a workplace or in a simulated situation, you can ask your trainer for a statement regarding your learning that you can use later as evidencetowards achieving competency when you are assessed in the workplace or in a simulated situation for your Unit.
Conduct of Assessment
Your trainer and/or assessor will confirm with you the assessment process and your readiness for assessment. A range of evidence will be gathered for the assessment including written and/or verbal questions, observation and third party reports, such as from your supervisor, of you applying your knowledge. Assessment tasks are provided in this Learner Workbook.
RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING (RPL)

Recognition of Prior Learning is the recognition of competencies you currently hold. In order to grant RPL your assessor must be confident that you are currently competent against the endorsed competency standards. You can use the Self Assessment Checklist at the beginning of the Learner Workbook to assess your knowledge and skill in charging shotholes with explosives. If you are confident you can demonstrate competence discuss the opportunity for RPL with your trainer/assessor.
Successful completion of the unit

When you have finished working through this module and the related activities you will need to demonstrate that you can perform the assessment tasks and meet the requirements of the units of competency. Assessment of this module consists of a practical demonstration of the required skills and answers to written/oral knowledge questions.
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SELFASSESSMENT CHECKLIST: CHARGING Shotholes
Write / Draw Before progressing your learning you might like to use this self-assessment checklist to review your knowledge and skills in critical items of evidence. You can also use the checklist to see if you: a. have the knowledge and skills to apply for RPL b. are ready for assessment at the completion of the module c. wish to identify particular areas in which youd like to concentrate in your further development. Please place a tick ( 3 ) or cross ( 5 ) in the boxes as applicable in the areas listed below. Note: the following comprehensive checklist is the same for all Modules so it may be a bit daunting - discuss it with your Trainer or simply tick the topics with which you now feel comfortable, or the areas on which you feel you need to concentrate. It is in this form because, in 2008, the Units of Competency are in a stage of consolidation and possible transition. The transition has been anticipated in the Modules. Do not feel that you have to be competent in every item below at this stage. By the time you have completed Module 4, you should have ticked all of the Competency Unit References. These Units of competency are listed in the table below and relate to a reference number in the checklist. For example, in the first box relating to Design / survey blasts, the Competency Unit Reference Number 1(1.1) refers to RIIBLA202, Element 1.1, and you would find useful material to help you, in Modules 1 and 2, while Competency Unit 2 material will mostly be covered in Modules 2 and 3, with Competency Unit 3 being covered in the main by Modules 3 and 4. As a general (and fairly crude) guide, you might focus on the those areas relating to: 1. in Module 1 - the first Unit of Competency in the list below (RIIBLA202) 2. in Module 2 parts of the first two Units (RIIBLA202 and 302) 3. in Module 3 mostly RIIBLA302 4. in Module 4 mostly RIIBLA302 and 401
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(Your) Name The following are my views of my knowledge and experience against a compilation of elements & performance criteria from the following competencies: 1. RIIBLA202 Support underground shotfiring operations 2. RIIBLA302 Conduct shotfiring in underground coal mines 3. RIIBLA401 Manage Blasting Operations Elements and Performance Criteria I can show that I have the required knowledge and can: 1 Design / survey blasts a. Receive, i. interpret, ii. clarify and iii. confirm and iv. manage blast plans, associated reporting and related shotfiring management work requirements, by preliminary site inspection if necessary b. Identify potential hazards/risks associated with blast planning and related shotfiring management work, and i. manage risks including managing risks associated with the storage, handling and transport of explosives, charging shotholes, and connecting and testing circuits, and risks associated with disposal of explosives and misfires managing on behalf of the organization, the secure and safe systems of shotfiring-related work c. Access, i. interpret and ii. clarify legislative and iii. site requirements and iv. procedures specifically carry out pre-blasting procedures and v. establish exclusion zone vi. for the range of shots on site d. Arrange / ensure Survey of blast area to blast plan and i. site requirements is complete, locate position of blast holes and prepare survey reports, and report to appropriate personnel 1(1.1) 2(1.1, 1.3) 3(1.1) Comp Unit Ref Yes / No Note: these Units replace Competency Units: MNCU1048B Conduct shotfiring operations MNCU1049B Support Shotfiring Operations MNMUGC118A Charge underground blasts
I need further development and / or experience in
2(2.9) 3(1.4, 2) 3(4) 3(5) 3(1.5)
2(1.2)
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(Your) Name Elements and Performance Criteria I can show that I have the required knowledge and can: e. Access, i. interpret and ii. apply geological and survey data and weather conditions required to complete the shot f. Carry out calculations to enable i. pattern design, ii. loading and iii. tying in shots within iv. legislative requirements and v. site procedures for the range of shots on site including 1. shots in solid coal 2. shotfiring in stone g. Identify, confirm and adjust the explosives and accessories required for a blast, and i. Arrange for purchase and re-stocking as required ii. Conduct regular stock-takes Comp Unit Ref Yes / No I need further development and / or experience in
1(1.2) 2(1.2, 2.3)
1(1.4, 1.5) 2(2.3) 3(3.8) 1(1.6) 2(1.2) 3(1.3) 3(3.5) 1(1.6, 3.5) 3(3.6)
h. Coordinate and manage support requirements for all shots, including i. vehicles, ii. public and iii. site notification and iv. other equipment i. Establish as relevant for all shots, the i. stemming stockpile and ii. accessories on shot site
1(1.6)
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(Your) Name Elements and Performance Criteria I can show that I have the required knowledge and can: j. Store explosives and accessories in facilities at the shot to comply with i. legislative requirements and ii. site procedures Comp Unit Ref Yes / No I need further development and / or experience in
k. Establish and communicate access routes to all shot areas for i. authorised persons and ii. vehicles
1(2.5) 2(3.3) 1(2.5)
l. Transport and manage the transport of explosives and accessories to blast area and i. segregate explosives on-the-job
m. Ensure that explosives are not left unattended
1(3.4)
n. Identify hole locations and i. any problems with shotholes or other non-conforming conditions in preparation for charging
2(2.8) 1(3.4)
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(Your) Name Elements and Performance Criteria I can show that I have the required knowledge and can: o. Ensure blast holes are primed, charged, stemmed and tied-in in accordance with loading plan and i. identify non-conforming conditions ii. flushed out or cleaned iii. apply explosion inhibitor iv. tied in v. carry out pre-blasting procedures vi. initiated vii. follow post-blast procedures viii. deal with misfires ix. carry out post-blast coordination x. complete & maintain records and reports p. Supervise blast personnel during i. loading, ii. tie-in and iii. initiation operations Comp Unit Ref Yes / No I need further development and / or experience in
1(3.8) 1(3.4) 1(3.5) 1(4.1) 1(4.1) 1(3.6) 1(4.3) 1(4.4) 1(4.5) 1(5.1) 1(5.2) 1(3.9) 3(7) 3(3.2)
q. Test equipment and accessories and i. carry out inspection and ii. required maintenance after shotfiring operations iii. manage maintenance of blasting equipment r. Manage the implementation of the sites blast management plan including i. Verifying the implementation of the sites blast management plan
1(3.7) 3(3.4)
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(Your) Name Elements and Performance Criteria I can show that I have the required knowledge and can: 2 Calculate quantities of explosives required a. Carry out calculations of the quantities of explosives required (to enable pattern design, loading and tying in shots within legislative requirements and site procedures) 1(1.4) Comp Unit Ref Yes / No I need further development and / or experience in
b. Carry out pre-blasting procedures and i. establish exclusion zone
1(4.2) 2(3.2)
c. Secure including i. manage site procedures for securing shot area
3(3.7)
3 Identify the Maximum Instantaneous Charge a. Carry out calculations of MIC and i. delay sequences (to enable pattern design, loading and tying in shots within legislative requirements and site procedures) 1(1.4, 1.5)
b. Initiate the blast
1(4.3)
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(Your) Name Elements and Performance Criteria I can show that I have the required knowledge and can: 4 Monitor environmental impacts a. Carry out calculations of environmental impacts (to enable pattern design, loading and tying in shots within legislative requirements and site procedures) 3(3.1, 4) Comp Unit Ref Yes / No I need further development and / or experience in
b. Declare area safe for re-entry
c. Carry out post blast coordination and i. Post-blast inspection
d. Conduct blast monitoring and i. Apply the sites blast monitoring system
1(5.1, 5.3) 3(3.4)
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(Your) Name Elements and Performance Criteria I can show that I have the required knowledge and can: 5 Reduce blast impacts a. Based on blast monitoring and blast records ensure future blast holes are charged in accordance with i. loading plan including for secondary blasting and ii. identify problems (or nonconforming conditions) to iii. reduce blast impacts) within legislative requirements and site procedures 6 Dispose of explosives a. Deal with misfires 3(3.8) Comp Unit Ref Yes / No I need further development and / or experience in
1(4.5) 1(2.4)
b. Dispose of i. damaged, ii. deteriorated and iii. surplus explosives iv. notifying relevant emergency personnel c. Maintain inventory control systems in accordance with i. legislative requirements and ii. site procedures
1(2.2)
3(6)
d. Manage the disposal of misfires
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(Your) Name Elements and Performance Criteria I can show that I have the required knowledge and can: 7 Report a. Maintain records including i. Relevant tickets, permits, licences or authorities Comp Unit Ref Yes / No I need further development and / or experience in
1(5.2) 3(1.2, 3.10)
b. Complete reports
3(1.6)
c. Report, and manage the reporting of, any unexplained loss or theft of explosives immediately
3(1.7)
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THE USE OF ICONS

The icons used throughout the Learner Workbook are:
Write / Draw Write or draw answers in the spaces provided in this Learners Workbook.
Read Read as directed.
Technical Information Refer to technical information. For the most part this will be an accompanying Learner Resource, but may also include relevant standards and site information.
Video / Multimedia Watch a video or other multimedia resource
Activity These activities require you to locate and use training resources. Danger The activities are potentially dangerous.
Safety You must follow safety procedures or wear protective equipment
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REVIEW QUESTIONS: PREPARE FOR CHARGING
Write / Draw The following questions will provide you with an opportunity to see how much you know about the contents of this section.
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1. What are key hazards you face when charging shotholes with explosives at your site? (List at least six key hazards under each the four headings below) Procedural hazards
Working environment hazards
Equipment & materials hazards
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People hazards
2. List at least ten steps in charging shotholes.
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3. What sorts of things are included in a blast design / plan (outline at least four)?
4. List at least ten things that might cause an emergency to arise.
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5. What steps do/would you take to coordinate charging activities with others who may be in the area or who may wander innocently into the charging area?
6. List (at least eight) actions in checking the blast area and shotholes.
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7. Describe at least four key precautions that you take/would take when you store explosives on the job.
8. How do/would you prevent a premature initiation with electric detonators?
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LEARNING & ASSESSMENT TASK 2.1A CHARGING PROCEDURE
Assessment Obtain a copy of your sites, or a mine like your sites charging procedures, or review the sample procedure below. As part of this Task you will have to adapt the sample to your site / scope. This task gets you to access your site procedures, look at one for charging holes and think about any differences between yours, the information in Learner Resource 2A Charging Shotholes and the sample procedure contained below. Discuss your procedure or the sample with your shotfirer, supervisor, Trainer or manager so that you understand the aim of the procedure, responsibilities, why each precaution must be taken, by whom and when, and how improvements are made.
Technical Information You will need to look at your site procedures for charging, or the sample below, as well as the information in Learner Resource 2A Charging Shotholes.
Write / Draw Revise your sites procedure or the sample procedure, and discuss your review with you sites shotfirer before discussing your review with your supervisor/ undermanager. Make notes on the copy of your site procedure or on the sample procedure.
Safety The activities will require you to move around the mine site and you must follow safety procedures and wear personal protective equipment.
SWP / SOP # - SAMPLE CHARGING PROCEDURE (adapt to your site/scope) 1. SAFE CHARGING PROCEDURE FOR
(Scope - you may need to specify what type of charging this procedure applies to eg normal production, pre-splitting, secondary breaking etc) 1.1 Aim / Intent / Policy / Purpose of the SWP / SOP To allow charging of shotholes in a safe, efficient and effective manner; avoiding serious injury or death or health issue relating to dust, fumes or smoke, environmental damage, damage to site equipment, loss of production. 1.2 Definitions (add any specific terminology required for the scope or for your site see for example the Glossary in your Learners Resource) 1.3 Verification and Auditing Guidelines The verification that requirements of this procedure have been carried out will be evidenced by: (insert the name of a person or the position of that person who will check that the procedure is being followed, eg the shotfirers supervisor or a person qualified in blasting)
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1.4 Responsibilities Site Manager (or delegate): approves the procedure and ensures/checks that it is being followed. Provides adequate resources, communication processes & facilities. Supervises blast plan. Hands over control to shotfirer at time of firing. Safety Manager: reviews the procedure in light of reviews, incidents, investigation findings, safety alerts, information from manufacturers/suppliers, or expressions of concerns by anyone. Supports the shotfirer with additional information as required. Shotfirer: supervises shot crew, including any security requirements, and controls firing. Reviews the procedure whenever there is a significant change in location or task; in the event of one change, the shotfirer will conduct an informal risk assessment/JSA with the shot crew. In the event that there are two changes, the shotfirer will undertake a formal risk assessment involving the shot crew and others involved in the changes. Shot crew & Employees: stay alert to hazards, follow instructions & procedures and implement risk controls, take part in risk assessments / JSAs, and express concerns in the appropriate manner in support of the aim/intent/policy/purpose. 1.5 Employee Information and Training Access at any time to SWP / SOP. Training in blasting / charging procedures and involvement in their review. Involvement in risk assessments. Information and supervision by shotfirer. 1.6 Forms / Supporting Documents / Related Documents Risk assessment / JSA forms informal and formal. Note: informal risk assessments may have a particular name such as Take 5, etc. Workplace inspection checklists. Note: these may also include pre-start checks for equipment. Audit / verification forms. (does you site have other forms?) 1.7 Procedure 1. Verify blast plan for the shot and proposed time of firing, checking also the weather conditions during charging and at the time of the blast 2. Notify others of the charging and firing activities and set exclusion zones 3. Conduct an inspection of the face, blast area, shotholes and other work in the vicinity this check covers many things such as geological features in the face, over-break, muckpile profile and fragmentation, firing position, as well as protecting other holes not being charged 4. Organise explosives, equipment, people and coordinate activities 5. Review emergency procedures 6. Review likely environmental impacts such as airblast overpressure and ground vibration limits 7. Check equipment & blasting accessories, and their maintenance and ? 8. Review correct amounts and storage of explosives on-the-job 9. Check shot-crew knowledge, experience and understanding of the job, as well as any precautions especially (for example, no smoking in a coal mine that allows smoking underground) 10. Confirm site clearance, sentry arrangements and firing responsibilities 11. Prepare all primers with appropriate delays and place primers into holes
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12. Fill each shothole with correct amount of explosive 13. Measure amount of explosive in the hole to ensure correct length of stemming 14. Fill the hole with correct type and amount of stemming 15. Connect the initiation 16. Proceed with firing procedure and get clearances prior to firing 17. Follow the post-blast procedure and report Procedure Review Process This procedure is to be reviewed whenever any incident, alert or other information suggests a review. It should also be reviewed when a new shotfirer is appointed. In any event this procedure should be reviewed no later than every three years. Revisions
Rev # Date Description By Checked Approved By Signed
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LEARNING & ASSESSMENT TASK 2.1B - CHECKING THE BLAST AREA AND SHOTHOLES
Activity Conduct (or develop) a Workplace Inspection of/for a shot being charged, or about to be charged. Use a workplace inspection checklist from your site or use the sample below. A workplace inspection is a bit like a pre-start check that looks a bit wider than just at a vehicle in the case of a vehicle pre-start. A check of the blast location, and anything that will be affected by the blast is needed. Most shotfirers and operation managers do this automatically, and would not be able to describe all the checks in any particular order, so you may not be able to locate a Workplace Inspection Checklist for this activity (see the sample included in your Workbook). A workplace inspection is a structured look at work being done in a particular area and is a way of looking at what should be there, not just what is there. It is a way to find out what might be improved, not a way to trap people, so look beyond the obvious and record positive items as well (make a note of good things being done that are not included in the checklist). Ask why if you see something (including anything in the sample below) that appears odd or wrong and add comments in the right-hand column.
Technical Information You will need to look at: 1. Your site procedures for Workplace Inspections, and locate/draft any particular checklists for blasting; or the, 2. Suggested checklist as shown below. You might also discuss workplace inspections with your Trainer, and with your sites safety officer.
Write / Draw Write your observation and comments in the spaces provided in the checklist; the space provided indicates that you dont have to write copious amounts of information. However, if there is insufficient space use an extra sheet of paper.
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Sample - WORKPLACE INSPECTION CHECKLIST FOR CHARGING SHOTHOLES (Note: this is not a complete list for every site)
Mine / Site being Inspected: Persons inspecting: Legend record in RESULTS column Date of Inspection
3
= Standard met Result
5
= action required Comments/Actions
N/A = Not applicable to this site
Item 1.0 1.1
Observation PREPARING TO CHARGE Shotholes SHOTFIRER Confirm person in charge. Able to supervise others handling explosives (from a security perspective). In possession of blast plan, showing amounts of explosive required for each shothole or for the average shothole delays for each shothole or for the overall pattern
1.2
EXPLOSIVES Collected from storage by person with UHL, and who knew what to collect and in the correct amounts. Transported safely and separately. Stored on-the-job safely and separately. Blasting initiators & accessories ready & checked wires, exploder (Shotfirer has control of exploder during charging)
1.3
BLASTING SIGNS Erected where necessary (only needed if someone could stray into the area - depends on nature of site operations). Warnings / Sirens available when firing. Procedure for checking site prior to firing. Sentries available to block access to exclusion area when firing.
1.4
OTHER PEOPLE / WORK BEING DONE NEARBY Do these people know that holes are being charged? Unauthorised people and traffic controlled. Clearing of equipment from area prior to hook-up. No hot work / fire potential within 10m and that work being done with suitable fire control at the ready.
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Mine / Quarry / Site being Inspected: Persons inspecting: Legend record in RESULTS column
Date of Inspection
3
5
Item 1.5
Observation CHARGING LOCATION Cleared of unnecessary items or potential projectiles. Firing location known / safe. Rubbish & flammable material cleared from within 10m. Stone-dusting adequate. Capacity for wetting down the area prior to firing.
1.6
SHOTHOLES Inspected prior to loading checked for depth and obstructions checked against drilling record agrees with blast plan regarding angle of shothole and direction still suitable in relation to distance from face collars cleared from fall-back. Shotholes not being charged are plugged.
1.7
CHARGING CREW No smoking/implements, radios, phones. PPE worn. Appointment of person who will clear the site prior to firing.
1.8
STEMMING MATERIAL Provided and of suitable type/size (less than 1/10th of diameter of shothole).
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Mine / Quarry / Site being Inspected: Persons inspecting: Legend record in RESULTS column
Date of Inspection
3
5
Item 2.0 2.1
Observation CHARGING SHOTHOLES SAFE WORK PROCEDURE / STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE Available. Checked, reviewed.
2.2
PRIMERS Made up and laid out next to each hole or lowered into shotholes progressively.
2.3
LOADING MAIN CHARGE Mobile mixing unit checked. Check of explosive product
COMMENTS
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2.2
REVIEW QUESTIONS: CHECK VEHICLES & EQUIPMENT
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1. What checks of vehicles and equipment do you, would you do prior to charging?
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LEARNING & ASSESSMENT TASK 2.2 CHECKING EQUIPMENT
Asessment Select a vehicle used, or one that could be used in charging a shot or an item of equipment such as loading platform for loading shotholes and conduct a check or draft up a check. This task gets you to check your sites pre-start requirements and approach to reporting defects, hazards or suggesting improvements. What does your site, or a mine like yours require in such a check is there a pre-start checklist? Have you found/how would you find any defects or nonconformances? If you have, or might find any defects or nonconformances, what is the process for reporting them or improvements that may be required? Do you have a hazard reporting system at your site? If so, list the steps involved in you making the report, right through to you getting feedback about what has happened as a consequence of your report.
Technical Information You will probably find a checklist to help you check the vehicle or item of equipment.
Write / Draw Write your answer in the space provided. If there is insufficient space use an extra sheet of paper.
2.2B.1 Briefly describe the vehicle or item of equipment
and describe the main risks as far as explosives usage is concerned
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Hazard or concern regarding the vehicle / item
Risk or reasonably likely consequence of the hazard impacting on people or property
and additional comments?
2.2.2 List the checks required.
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2.2.3 Did you / how would you find any defects or non-conformances?
2.2.4 If you found or might find defects or non-conformances, what is the process for reporting them or improvements that may be required?
and is this the same process for suggesting improvements? If not, briefly outline that process.
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2.2.5 Do you have a hazard reporting system at your site? If so, list the steps involved in you making the report, right through to you getting feedback about what has happened as a consequence of your report.
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2.3
REVIEW QUESTIONS: PRIME SHOTHOLES
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1. What factors should be considered when selecting a primer?
2. When do you (in the steps involved in charging shotholes) prepare primers?
and what precautions do you take when you do? (list at least eight precautions)
3. What are the choices when locating a primer in a shothole, and what is the preferred option?
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LEARNING & ASSESSMENT TASK 2.3 - PRIMING SHOTHOLES

Discuss this with the shotfirer, explosives supplier before you discuss it with your supervisor. Activity Obtain a copy of a typical blast plan and describe the priming used for this blast. Make an illustration of a typical hole and outline keys steps in priming shotholes. Write / Draw Write your answer in the space provided. If there is insufficient space use an extra sheet of paper.
Technical Information You may need to draw a typical shothole to illustrate key features of priming charges. Use the diagrams on the following pages to help describe your priming arrangements.
PRIMING ARRANGEMENTS
KEY FEATURES OF THE PRIMING PROCEDURE (the first thing that is done is to) (the next step is to)
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(then we) (then we) (then we) (then we) (then we) (then we) VARIATIONS (do you do different things for example if the holes are in coal, are longer, or wet?)
METHOD OF INITIATING THE PRIMING CHARGE (draw a diagram of, or describe the way you attach the detonator to the main priming initiating explosive use the next page)
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2. 4
REVIEW QUESTIONS: LOAD THE MAIN CHARGE
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1. What restrictions are typically applied to explosive charges in underground coal mines?
2. What are (at least three) good reasons for stemming shotholes?
3. What is a common type of stemming material?
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4. What length of stemming in relation to the blast pattern or layout should you use?
5. List some safety rules for stemming practice.
7. How could you load a shothole that has cavities?
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LEARNING & ASSESSMENT TASK 2. 4 LOADING THE MAIN CHARGE

Please take into consideration any confidentiality requirements when reporting information from any blasting contractor.
Activity Find out how your site or a site like yours tamps explosives in a shothole.
Write / Draw Write your answers in the spaces provided. If there is insufficient space use an extra sheet of paper. In your comparison discuss any differences between the two contracts and what are the implications for any omissions.
Technical Information The resource that accompanies this Learners Workbook contains information about methods of charging, tamping and stemming shotholes. You might also ask an explosives supplier or contractor for advice or information about this task.
2.4.1 What steps are taken in loading the main charge in a shothole?
2.4.2 What are key features of a tamping stick?
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2.4.3 Why would you not tamp a priming charge?
2.4.4 What is the main reason for tamping a charge?
2.4.5 What conditions might arise that cause you not to tamp a charge?
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2.5
REVIEW QUESTIONS: CLEAN-UP , REPORT SITE & LEGISLATIVE REQUIREMENTS
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1. List at least four of the key records that a shotfirer will maintain.
2. What are two key licences that a shotfirer will need to keep current?
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3. At the completion of charging shotholes, you will undertake some cleaning up in preparation for final connections and leaving the blast area while the shotfirer starts the hookup. List at least four ways in which you will help prepare to evacuate the area.
LEARNING & ASSESSMENT TASK 2.5 REPORTING / RECORDING
Activity Find out what blast records are kept or might be kept on your site and examine the sections that tell whether or not the charging procedure went according to expectations. If your charging were not to go according to expectations, who would need to know and what might they do following your report? Respond to the questions below.
Write / Draw Write your answer in the space provided. If there is insufficient space use an extra sheet of paper.
Technical Information You will need to discuss a blast plan with a senior blasting supervisor.
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2.5.1 What blast plans are, or could be kept at your site, and what detail do/might they record?
2.5.2 What items are/might be recorded to show that the charging went to plan?
2.5.3 Are there diagrams (for example of individual holes, or of the overall plan/design) that go with any detail recorded?
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2.5.4 Does/would the shotfirer know that a driller may have recorded difficulties (including non-conformances) on a plan?
2.5.6 Whose job is it to hear about difficulties with charging shotholes and what would they do to fix any problems?
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EVIDENCE GATHERED DURING OFF-THE-JOB TRAINING.
RECORD OF LEARNING
RPL Portfolio of evidence of previous training, work or experience in shotfiring RPL Challenge test Completion of Review Questions in Learner Workbook Oral questions Participation in training sessions Observation checklists for practical situations / simulation Completion of Learning & Assessment Tasks in Learner Workbook Assessment feedback Other
Other
EVIDENCE GATHERED DURING ON-THE-JOB TRAINING.

Gather evidence for at least 6 blasts including 2 different types of blasts.
Work Journal/Log Book Work observation checklists Third party report On-site documentation/written work Oral questions Statutory declarations Other
Other
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WHAT HAVE YOU DONE REGARDING CHARGING SHOTHOLES FOR ITEMS IN THE TABLE BELOW?
Include examples from simulated exercises and from any shotfiring other than in underground coal mines.
Charging Shotholes What have you done? (Provide a brief description of your work in each or any of the topics; the date, task, who was the prime contact, and any specific result. Attach a copy of documents where appropriate)
1. Prepare for charging
a. Checking plans and procedures
b. Checking weather & blast site for geology etc
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Charging Shotholes
What have you done? (Provide a brief description of your work in each or any of the topics; the date, task, who was the prime contact, and any specific result. Attach a copy of documents where appropriate)
c. Isolating the area
d. Checking shotholes
e. Storing explosives on the job properly
f. Preventing premature initiation
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Charging Shotholes
2. Check vehicles & equipment, and their maintenance
a. Checking vehicles, equipment & delivery
b. Checking & maintaining charging & blasting equipment
3. Prime shotholes
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Charging Shotholes
a. Understanding priming options
b. Making up primers
c. Placing primers into shotholes
4. Load the main charge
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Charging Shotholes
a. Loading deck-charges
b. Dipping & tamping shotholes
c. Stemming
5. Clean-up, record and report
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Charging Shotholes
a. Cleaning-up
b. Keeping various records
c. Maintaining statutory documentation
d. Recording shothole drilling
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Have you, for example, compiled a work journal, or used the journal below that shows that you have (Even in a simulated excercise):
Done any or all of the following practical work? Conducted risk assessments prior to blasting Yes / no Comments
Reviewed charging procedures at least once
Attended at least one precharging briefings, toolbox talks, or coordination meetings
Taken action to control the risks associated with charging shots on at least three occasions
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Done any or all of the following practical work? Checked vehicles or equipment associated with blasting prior to use, or on arrival on site or onthe-job, on at least one occasion
Yes / no
Comments
Checking and maintaining charging & blasting equipment on at least one occasion
Primed shotholes on at least three shots
Loaded or involved with the loading of the main charge on at least three shots (this could be the same shots as for the priming)
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Done any or all of the following practical work? Cleaned up after at least twelve shots
Yes / no
Comments
Maintained various records of blasting of at least three different types of records
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Practical Observation Third party verification reports: MODULE 2 CHARGING SHOTHOLES
Write / Draw Who should complete this document and why? Third party evidence is evidence gathered from workplace supervisors, peers and others to support the making of a judgement. An assessor cannot always observe a learner for a long period of time and some competency standards are difficult to observe. Therefore third party evidence can be essential piece of evidence in the assessment process. The following checklist can be used by assessors and also adapted for use by third parties to verify their observations of the trainee applying their learning. Please place a tick ( 3 ) or cross ( 5 ) in the boxes as applicable to verify Learners competence in the areas listed below.
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Name of person being assessed The following are my views of the knowledge and experience demonstrated by the person being observed, against a compilation of elements & performance criteria from the following competencies: 1. RIIBLA202 Support underground shotfiring operations 2. RIIBLA302 Conduct shotfiring in underground coal mines 3. RIIBLA401 Manage Blasting Operations Elements and Performance Criteria I can state that the person being assessed can: 1 Design / survey blasts Comp Unit Ref Yes / No Note: these Units replace Competency Units: MNCU1048B Conduct shotfiring operations MNCU1049B Support Shotfiring Operations MNMUGC118A Charge underground blasts
The person needs further development and / or experience in
a. Receive, i. interpret, ii. clarify and iii. confirm and iv. manage blast plans, associated reporting and related shotfiring management work requirements, by v. preliminary site inspection if necessary b. Identify potential hazards/risks associated with blast planning and related shotfiring management work, and i. manage risks including managing risks associated with the storage, handling and transport of explosives, charging shotholes, and connecting and testing circuits, and risks associated with disposal of explosives and misfires managing on behalf of the organization, the secure and safe systems of shotfiring-related work c. Access, i. interpret and ii. clarify legislative and iii. site requirements and iv. procedures specifically carry out pre-blasting procedures and v. establish exclusion zone vi. for the range of shots on site
1(1.1) 2(1.1, 1.3) 3(1.1) 2(2.9)
3(1.4, 2) 3(4) 3(5) 3(1.5) 2(1.2)
2(1.2)
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Name of person being assessed Elements and Performance Criteria I can state that the person being assessed can: d. Arrange / ensure Survey of blast area to blast plan and i. site requirements is complete, locate position of blast holes and prepare survey reports, and report to appropriate personnel e. Access, i. interpret and ii. apply geological survey data and weather conditions required to complete the shot f. Carry out calculations to enable i. pattern design, ii. loading and iii. tying in shots within iv. legislative requirements and v. site procedures vi. for the range of shots on site including shooting solid coal shotfiring in stone g. Identify, confirm and adjust the explosives and accessories required for a blast, and i. Arrange for purchase and re-stocking as required ii. Conduct regular stock-takes Comp Unit Ref Yes / No The person needs further development and / or experience in
1(1.2)
2(1.2, 2.3)
2(2.3) 3(3.8) 1(1.6) 2(1.2) 3(1.3) 3(3.5)
1(1.6, 3.5) 3(3.6)
h. Coordinate and manage support requirements for all shots, including i. vehicles, ii. public and iii. site notification and iv. other equipment
1(1.6)
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Name of person being assessed Elements and Performance Criteria I can state that the person being assessed can: i. Establish as relevant for all shots, the i. stemming stockpile and ii. accessories on shot site Comp Unit Ref Yes / No The person needs further development and / or experience in
1(2.1)
j. Store explosives and accessories in facilities at the shot to comply with i. legislative requirements and ii. site procedures
k. Establish and communicate access routes to all shot areas for i. authorised persons and ii. vehicles
1(2.5) 2(3.3)
l. Transport and manage the transport of explosives and accessories to blast area and i. segregate explosives on-the-job
1(2.5)
m. Ensure that explosives are not left unattended
1(3.4)
n. Identify hole locations and i. any problems with shotholes or other non-conforming conditions in preparation for charging
2(2.8) 1(3.4)
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Name of person being assessed Elements and Performance Criteria I can state that the person being assessed can: o. Ensure blast holes are primed, charged, stemmed and tied-in in accordance with loading plan and i. identify non-conforming conditions ii. flushed out or cleaned iii. apply explosion inhibitor iv. tied in v. carry out pre-blasting procedures vi. initiated vii. follow post-blast procedures viii. deal with misfires ix. carry out post-blast coordination x. complete & maintain records and reports xi. p. Supervise blast personnel during i. loading, ii. tie-in and iii. initiation operations Comp Unit Ref Yes / No The person needs further development and / or experience in
1(3.8) 1(3.4) 1(3.5) 1(4.1) 1(4.1) 1(3.6) 1(4.3) 1(4.4) 1(4.5) 1(5.1) 1(5.2)
1(3.9) 3(7) 3(3.2)
q. Test equipment and accessories and i. carry out inspection and ii. required maintenance after shotfiring operations iii. manage maintenance of blasting equipment r. Manage the implementation of the sites blast management plan including i. Verifying the implementation of the sites blast management plan
1(3.7) 3(3.4)
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Name of person being assessed Elements and Performance Criteria I can state that the person being assessed can: 2 Calculate quantities of explosives required Comp Unit Ref Yes / No The person needs further development and / or experience in
a. Carry out calculations of the quantities of explosives required (to enable pattern design, loading and tying in shots within legislative requirements and site procedures)
1(1.4)
b. Carry out pre-blasting procedures and i. establish exclusion zone
1(4.2) 2(3.2)
c. Secure including i. manage site procedures for securing shot area
3(3.7)
3 Identify the Maximum Instantaneous Charge
a. Carry out calculations of MIC and i. delay sequences (to enable pattern design, loading and tying in shots within legislative requirements and site procedures)
1(1.4, 1.5)
b. Initiate the blast
1(4.3)
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Name of person being assessed Elements and Performance Criteria I can state that the person being assessed can: 4 Monitor environmental impacts Comp Unit Ref Yes / No The person needs further development and / or experience in
a. Carry out calculations of environmental impacts (to enable pattern design, loading and tying in shots within legislative requirements and site procedures)
3(3.1, 4)
b. Declare area safe for re-entry
c. Carry out post blast coordination and i. Post-blast inspection
d. Conduct blast monitoring and i. Apply the sites blast monitoring system
1(5.1, 5.3) 3(3.4)
5 Reduce blast impacts
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Name of person being assessed Elements and Performance Criteria I can state that the person being assessed can: a. Based on blast monitoring and blast records ensure future blast holes are charged in accordance with i. loading plan including for secondary blasting and ii. identify problems (or nonconforming conditions) to iii. reduce blast impacts) within legislative requirements and site procedures 6 Dispose of explosives Comp Unit Ref Yes / No The person needs further development and / or experience in
3(3.8)
a. Deal with misfires
1(4.5)
b. Dispose of i. damaged, ii. deteriorated and iii. surplus explosives iv. notifying relevant emergency personnel c. Maintain inventory control systems in accordance with v. legislative requirements and vi. site procedures
1(2.4)
1(2.2)
d. Manage the disposal of misfires
3(6)
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Name of person being assessed Elements and Performance Criteria I can state that the person being assessed can: 7 Report Comp Unit Ref Yes / No The person needs further development and / or experience in
1(5.2)
a. Maintain records including i. Relevant tickets, permits, licences or authorities
3(1.2, 3.10)
b. Complete reports
3(1.6)
c. Report, and manage the reporting of, any unexplained loss or theft of explosives immediately
3(1.7)
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Signatures:
Third Party Name: Role: Licence, or ticket number: Signarture: Learner Name: Signarture: Assessor/Instructor Name: Signarture: Supervisor Name: Signarture: Comments Date: Date: Date: Date:
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Notes
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CHARGING BL AS TH OL ES IN UNDERGROUND COAL MINES

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Manager / Supervisor Endorsement

Coach, Trainer Details

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2.2 REVIEW QUESTIONS: CHECK VEHICLES & EQUIPMENT

2.3 REVIEW QUESTIONS: PRIME SHOTHOLES

2.4 REVIEW QUESTIONS: LOAD THE MAIN CHARGE

2.5 REVIEW QUESTIONS: CLEAN-UP, REPORT SITE & LEGISLATIVE REQUIREMENTS

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THIRD PARTY PRACTICAL VERIFICATION REPORT: MODULE 2 CHARGING SHOTHOLES

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WHAT IS THIS LEARNER WORKBOOK & RECORD BOOK FOR?

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PEOPLE WHO CAN HELP

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Topics covered in each of the modules

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RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING (RPL)

Successful completion of the unit

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I need further development and / or experience in

2(2.9) 3(1.4, 2) 3(4) 3(5) 3(1.5)

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1(1.2) 2(1.2, 2.3)

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1(2.5) 2(3.3) 1(2.5)

m. Ensure that explosives are not left unattended

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b. Carry out pre-blasting procedures and i. establish exclusion zone

c. Secure including i. manage site procedures for securing shot area

b. Initiate the blast

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b. Declare area safe for re-entry

c. Carry out post blast coordination and i. Post-blast inspection

1(5.1, 5.3) 3(3.4)

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d. Manage the disposal of misfires

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1(5.2) 3(1.2, 3.10)

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THE USE OF ICONS

Read Read as directed.

Video / Multimedia Watch a video or other multimedia resource

Safety You must follow safety procedures or wear protective equipment

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Working environment hazards

Equipment & materials hazards

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2. List at least ten steps in charging shotholes.

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4. List at least ten things that might cause an emergency to arise.

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8. How do/would you prevent a premature initiation with electric detonators?

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LEARNING & ASSESSMENT TASK 2.1A CHARGING PROCEDURE

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