Explosives: Surface transport, use and disposal audit

– guide

Approved: 22 September 2016

1 Adelaide Terrace, East Perth WA 6004

Postal address: Mineral House, 100 Plain Street, East Perth WA 6004
Telephone: (08) 9358 8002
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www.dmirs.wa.gov.au
Table of contents
Introduction ........................................................................................................... 2

1 Transport............................................................................................................. 3

2 Records ............................................................................................................... 6

3 Drilling precautions ............................................................................................ 8

4 Charging operations .......................................................................................... 8

5 Blast warning and guarding ............................................................................ 13

6 Firing times and procedures ........................................................................... 16

7 Handling misfires ............................................................................................. 18

8 Electric, electronic blasting and signal tube firing ........................................ 18

9 External electrical hazards .............................................................................. 20

10 Blasting in reactive ground ........................................................................... 20

11 Disposal .......................................................................................................... 21

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Introduction
The scope of the two ‘explosives’ audits covers the safety and security standards associated with the
management of explosives, including surface storage, transport, use and disposal.

The two ‘explosives’ audit documents address overall management aspects as well as field operations at
mine sites, and cover:
 Explosives: Surface storage and management
 Explosives: Surface transport, use and disposal

They are structured so that operators can select those aspects relevant to the size and complexity of
their operations, and the activities undertaken.

Where the term “verify” is used in the guideline, it implies there is a regulatory requirement for
compliance with the standard. Where the term “ensure” is used, there is no mandatory requirement for
compliance but the standard sets out a recommended practice, which, if followed, should minimise the
risk of incidents.

These audit documents do not cover the underground storage and use of explosives.

List of abbreviations
AEC 3 Australian Code for the Transport of Explosives by Road and Rail - 3rd edition
AEIGS Australian Explosives Industry Safety Group
AN Ammonium nitrate
ANE Ammonium nitrate emulsion
ANFO Ammonium nitrate fuel oil
AS Australian Standard
ER Dangerous Goods Safety (Explosives) Regulations 2007
EMP Explosives management plan
MSIA Mines Safety and Inspection Act 1994
MSIR Mines Safety and Inspection Regulations 1995
PIN Personal identification number
Reg Regulation (of the ER)
r. Regulation (of the MSIR)
s. Section (of the MSIA)
SDS Safety data sheets

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1 Transport
Transport

Point Standard Guideline

1.1 There are suitably modified Intent:

explosives vehicles designed
To verify that there are suitably modified vehicles
to transport explosives on site.
complying with Reg 110 of ER designed to transport
explosives on a mine site.
Personnel:
Mine manager, shotfirer etc.
Method:
Check the usage of the vehicles and where they are
only used on a mine site that they are suitably modified
for that purpose.

1.2 There are suitably modified Intent:

explosives vehicles designed
To verify that where the vehicles are used to transport
to transport explosives on site
explosives on a public road that they comply with AEC
and public roads.
3. (Reg 104 of ER)
Personnel:
Mine manager, shotfirer etc.
Method:
Check the usage of the explosives vehicles and where
used on a public road ensure that they comply with
AEC 3. It may be necessary for these vehicles to be
licensed (explosives transport licence).

1.3 The explosives vehicles are Intent:

fitted with lockable wooden
To verify the explosives vehicles are fitted with
boxes to transport the
lockable wooden receptacles. (Reg 110 of ER)
explosives.
Personnel:
Mine manager, shotfirer etc.
Method:
Check there are lockable wooden receptacles fitted to
the explosives vehicles. Check the condition of the
boxes and that they can seal properly.

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 1.4 The explosives vehicles are Intent:
correctly placarded.
To verify the explosives vehicles are placarded with a
class 1 diamond (250 mm square) front and rear and
the word “EXPLOSIVES” (150 mm high red capital
lettering) on all four sides of the vehicle. (Reg 110 of
ER)
Personnel:
Mine manager, shotfirer etc.
Method:
Check the placarding on the explosives vehicle to
ensure that it is correct and its condition for
legibility. When not transporting explosives on public
roads, the signs must be reversed or concealed.

1.5 The explosives vehicle is fitted Intent:

with a suitable fire
To verify that the explosives vehicle is fitted with a 30 B
extinguisher.
rated dry chemical powder fire extinguisher. (Reg 110
of ER)
Personnel:
Mine manager, shotfirer etc.
Method:
Check that the explosives vehicle is fitted with a
suitable fire extinguisher, that it is properly mounted,
easy to access and has been serviced within the past 6
months.

1.6 Where the explosives vehicle Intent:

is used to transport
To verify the explosives vehicle is fitted with a blast
incompatible explosives
barrier when carrying mixed loads of explosives. (Reg
(detonators and blasting
110 of ER)
explosives) that it is fitted with
an appropriate blast barrier Personnel:
segregating the two. Mine manager, shotfirer etc.
Method:
Check for the specifications of the blast barrier. Also
check that the detonators are transported on the
correct side of the barrier (the detonators must be on
the side away from the steel plate). The compartments
should be labelled as to what product can be
transported in each compartment.

1.7 There are systems in place to Intent:

ensure that only authorised
To verify that only authorised secure nominees
secure nominees drive the
transport the explosives. (Regs 46 and 47 of ER)
explosives vehicle.
Personnel:
Mine manager, shotfirer etc.
Method:
Verify what security is placed on the explosives
vehicle’s keys and who has access to the keys.

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 1.8 The secure nominees Intent:
authorised to transport the
To verify that those who transport explosives are
explosives are adequately
adequately trained for the task. (Reg 23(2) of ER)
trained for the task.
Personnel:
Mine manager, shotfirer etc.
Method:
Sight the training procedures for the task, supporting
documentation and the training matrix.

1.9 The explosives vehicles are Intent:

adequately serviced and well
To verify that the explosives vehicles are well serviced
maintained.
and maintained and in a road worthy condition. (Reg
110 of ER)
Personnel:
Mine manager, shotfirer etc.
Method:
Determine what servicing program is in place, servicing
is done in accordance with manufacturer’s
requirements, pre-start checks conducted on the
vehicles.

1.10 There are systems in place to Intent:

prevent explosives vehicles
To ensure that when explosives are on-board an
loaded with explosives from
explosives vehicle that it is not left unattended for
being left unattended (e.g. at
security (and safety) reasons.
crib rooms, magazine
compounds, blast sites, etc.). Personnel:
Mine manager, shotfirer etc.
Method:
Sight training procedures, policies stating that
explosives vehicles loaded with explosives are not to
be left unattended.

1.11 Adequate security is provided Intent:

for the keys of the explosives
To ensure that adequate security is provided for the
vehicles.
keys of the explosives vehicles.
Personnel:
Mine manager, shotfirer etc.
Method:
Check the systems in place for keeping the keys of the
explosives vehicle secure.

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2 Records
Records

Point Standard Guideline

2.1 Blasts are planned and Intent:

designed to ensure required
To verify that blast parameters such as burden,
blast results e.g. good
spacing, maximum instantaneous charge, and
fragmentation, displacement of
stemming requirements are predetermined and
muck pile etc.
documented. (Reg 129 of ER).
Personnel:
Blasting engineer, pit planning engineer etc.
Method:
Interview persons responsible for blast planning and
view a sample of blast records.

2.2 A blast plan is prepared prior Intent:

to each blast.
To verify that a blast plan is prepared and documented
prior to each blast (Reg 129 of ER).
Personnel:
Blasting engineer, shotfirer, mine manager, drill and
blast contractor, etc.
Method:
Interview persons responsible for blast planning and
view a sample of blast records.

2.3 Blast plans comply with AS Intent:

2187.2 Appendix A section A2
To verify that blast plans comply with AS 2187.2
Appendix A as required by Reg 130 of ER.
Personnel:
Blasting engineer, shotfirer, mine manager drill and
blast contractor, etc.
Method:
Interview persons responsible for blast planning and
view a sample of blast management plans.

2.4 Drilling patterns are laid out in Intent:

accordance with the design.
To ensure that blast patterns are marked out in
accordance with the design.
Personnel:
Blasting engineer, surveyors and drilling crews.
Method:
View a sample of blast records and plans. Inspect
current shots in progress to observe the pattern layout.
Interview the persons responsible for marking up the
pattern.

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 2.5 Survey records of blast are Intent:
kept.
To ensure that the limits of shots in 3 dimensions are
determined pre and post blast.
Personnel:
Surveyors and blast engineer etc.
Method:
Inspect the blast records that are kept including the
survey plans.

2.6 Records of every blast are Intent:

kept including key blasting
To verify that records of shots are detailed and kept for
parameters.
a period of at least 2 years (Reg 134 of ER).
Personnel:
Surveyors and blast engineer etc.
Method:
Inspect the blast records that are kept.

2.7 There is a system in place to Intent:

assess and deal with dangers
To verify compliance with MSIR 8.30.
from fly rock to any person,
property and public property Personnel:
Quarry Manager and blast engineer etc.
Method:
View the procedures and blast records that are kept,
gauge compliance to procedures by quizzing
applicable personnel.

2.8 Any dangerous goods incident Intent:

that involves an explosive such
To verify that records of blasting related incidents are
as fly rock causing damage to
detailed and reported to the department (Reg 44 of
property or injuries to
ER).
personnel, undetected misfires
in broken rock, etc. are Personnel:
reported to the department. Surveyors and blast engineer etc.
Method:
Inspect the blast records that are kept and quiz what
types of incidents are reported to the department.

2.9 Where air blast overpressure Intent:

or ground vibration could be a
To verify that records of blasting and complaints are
problem, records are kept
detailed. (Reg 132 of ER).
including complaints.
Personnel:
Surveyors and blast engineer etc.
Method:
Inspect the records that are kept and question what
monitoring equipment is used.

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3 Drilling precautions
Drilling precautions

Point Standard Guideline

3.1 Drilling is not carried out on a Intent:

face or bench until it has been
To verify compliance with MSIR 8.22.1
checked for misfires.
Personnel:
Drilling personnel, blasting engineers, Mine Foreman.
Method:
Interview required personnel, inspect current drilling
and view procedures.

3.2 Drilling is not carried out in a Intent:

quarry operation where a
To verify compliance with MSIR 8.22.
portion of the hole is closer
than 6 metres to a hole Personnel:
containing explosives except Drilling personnel, blasting engineers, Mine Foreman.
for clearing a misfire as per the
Method:
written instructions of the
quarry manager. Interview drilling personnel, inspect current drilling and
view procedures.

4 Charging operations
Charging operations

Point Standard Guideline

4.1 Before charging commences Intent:

personnel and machinery not
To verify that during charging operations only essential
required for charging
personnel and machinery are present. (Reg 132 of
operations are removed from
ER).
the area.
Personnel:
Production personnel in general.
Method:
Interview general mine personnel. View written
procedures.

4.2 Warning signs that charging Intent:

operations are in progress are
To verify that warning signs and barriers are used
displayed and the area is
during charging operations. (Reg 132 of ER).
clearly delineated and
demarcated to prevent Personnel:
unauthorised personnel from Charging personnel in general.
entering the blast site.
Method:
Interview charging personnel. View written procedures
and inspect charging in progress.

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 4.3 That a minimum of two people Intent:
are involved in the charging
To ensure that at least 2 people are involved during
process.
the charging operations, one of which is security
cleared.
Personnel:
Mine manager, drill and blast superintendent, charging
personnel in general.
Method:
Interview appropriate personnel. View written
procedures, check what systems are in place and
inspect charging in progress.

4.4 Cartridges of explosives are Intent:

not forced into holes.
To verify compliance with MSIR 8.24.2(b).
Personnel:
Charging personnel in general.
Method:
Interview charging personnel. View written procedures
and inspect charging in progress.

4.5 Only those holes that are Intent:

intended to be blasted (in that
To verify compliance with MSIR 8.24.4.
blast) are charged.
Personnel:
Charging personnel in general.
Method:
Interview charging personnel. View written procedures
and inspect charging in progress.

4.6 Polythene lay flat blasthole Intent:

liners are not used where
To ensure safe charging procedures are used when
loose ANFO is poured on top
using polythene liners.
of a primer.
Personnel:
Charging personnel in general.
Method:
Interview charging personnel. View written procedures
and inspect charging in progress.

4.7 The depth and condition of Intent:

blastholes are checked prior to
To verify that drill holes are checked prior to charging
charging.
for correct depth, blockages, temperature etc. as
applicable. (Reg 132 of ER).
Personnel:
Charging personnel in general.
Method:
Interview charging personnel. View written procedures
and inspect charging in progress.

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 4.8 No persons smoke while Intent:
handling explosives or
To verify compliance with MSIR 8.13.
charging.
Personnel:
Charging personnel in general.
Method:
Interview charging personnel. View written procedures
and inspect charging in progress.

4.9 Any blasthole that is hot from Intent:

previous blasting, drilling or
To verify compliance with MSIR 8.54 & 8.55.
any other cause is not charged
until sufficiently cool. Personnel:
Charging personnel in general.
Method:
Interview charging personnel. View written procedures.

4.10 A sufficient depth of each Intent:

blasthole is left uncharged to
To verify that adequate stemming is used when
permit adequate stemming.
charging holes. (Reg 132 of ER).
Personnel:
Charging personnel in general.
Method:
Interview charging personnel. View written procedures
and inspect charging in progress.

4.11 Care is taken in charging and Intent:

stemming operations to avoid
To verify that good charging practices are used. (Reg
damaging down lines or
132 of ER).
allowing them to be pulled
down in hole. Personnel:
Charging personnel in general.
Method:
Interview charging personnel. View written procedures
and inspect charging in progress.

4.12 Stemming is completed as Intent:

soon as possible after
To verify that good charging practices are used. (Reg
charging.
132 of ER).
Personnel:
Charging personnel in general.
Method:
Interview charging personnel. View written procedures
and inspect charging in progress.

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 4.13 Explosive in cartridge form is Intent:
not dropped into any blasthole.
To verify compliance with MSIR 8.24.
Personnel:
Charging personnel in general.
Method:
Interview charging personnel. View written procedures
and inspect charging in progress.

4.14 No rockdrill, shovel, machine Intent:

or vehicle (except the vehicle
To verify compliance with MSIR 8.24.
or machine used for charging
operations) is operated within Personnel:
6 metres from any hole Mine personnel in general.
containing a charge.
Method:
Interview mine personnel. View written procedures and
inspect charging in progress.

4.15 Any charge in a designated Intent:

blast which has not been fired
To verify compliance with MSIR 8.24.
or has not exploded is treated
as misfire. Personnel:
Charging personnel in general.
Method:
Interview charging personnel. View written procedures
and inspect misfire record book.

4.16 A secure nominee is present at Intent:

all times during the charging
To ensure adequate security is provided for the
operations.
explosives (Reg 23, 46 and 47 of ER).
Personnel:
Charging personnel in general, mine manager.
Method:
Interview charging personnel. Check list of secure
nominees. View written procedures.

4.17 The explosives loaded into the Intent:

blast holes are reconciled with
To ensure all explosives are accounted for. (Reg 129
what is recorded on the blast
of ER).
plan.
Personnel:
Charging personnel in general, mine manager.
Method:
Interview charging personnel. View written procedures.

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 4.18 Blast holes that are slept for a Intent:
period of time are stemmed
To limit access to explosives, have minimal explosives
and not tied in until they are to
on the surface and if a hole fires prematurely (i.e.
be fired.
lightning) that it does not affect the rest of the blast.
Personnel:
Charging personnel in general, mine manager.
Method:
Interview charging personnel. View written procedures.

4.19 Adequate security is provided Intent:

for explosives that are slept for
To verify adequate security is provided for the
a period of time.
explosives. (Reg 132 of ER).
Personnel:
Charging personnel in general, mine manager.
Method:
Interview charging personnel. View written procedures.

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5 Blast warning and guarding
Blast warning and guarding

Point Standard Guideline

5.1 The manager/ blast design Intent:

team determines the size of
To verify that blast exclusion zones used during
blast exclusion zone. This is
blasting are planned for each blast. (Reg 132 of ER
also to include out of the
and AEISG code on Blast guarding in an open cut
ordinary blasting such as
mining environment).
secondary blasting.
Personnel:
Quarry Manager/ blast design team.
Method:
Interview Quarry Manager/ blast design team. View
written procedures and inspect records. Blast exclusion
zone to be shown on the blast plan map.

5.2 The blast plan map shall show Intent:

the blast exclusion zone and
To verify that a blast plan map shows the location of
include details of where the
the blast exclusion zone and where the blast guards
blast guards and shotfirer are
and shotfirer are to be located. Such a map is to be
located.
prepared prior to each blast. (Reg 132 of ER and
AEISG code on Blast guarding in an open cut mining
environment).
Personnel:
Quarry Manager/ blast design team.
Method:
Interview Quarry Manager/ blast design team. View
blast plan map and inspect records. Blast exclusion
zone to be shown on the map.

5.3 All persons in the vicinity of the Intent:

blasting area are warned and
To verify compliance with MSIR 8.25 and 8.26.
moved to a safe place before
the shot is fired. Personnel:
Mine personnel in general.
Method:
Interview mine personnel. View written procedures.

5.4 There are procedures in place Intent:

for clearing the blast exclusion
To verify compliance with MSIR 8.25 and 8.26 and
zone prior to the blast.
AEISG code on Blast guarding in an open cut mining
environment.
Personnel:
Mine personnel in general.
Method:
Interview mine personnel. View written procedures.

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 5.5 All means of entry to the place Intent:
of blasting are securely
To verify compliance with MSIR 8.25 and 8.26 and
guarded against entry by
AEISG code on Blast guarding in an open cut mining
persons, or warning notices
environment.
are erected to prevent entry.
Personnel:
Mine personnel in general.
Method:
Interview mine personnel. View written procedures.

5.6 Blast guards and blast Intent:

controllers are competent in
To verify compliance with MSIR 8.25 and 8.26 and
their roles.
AEISG code on Blast guarding in an open cut mining
environment.
Personnel:
Mine personnel in general.
Method:
Interview mine personnel.

5.7 There is a register of Intent:

personnel who are authorised
To ensure there is a register of personnel for the roles
in the roles of blast guard and
of blast guard and blast controller. (See AEISG code
blast controller.
on Blast guarding in an open cut mining environment)
Personnel:
Mine manager, blast guards and blast controllers.
Method:
Interview mine personnel. View register.

5.8 There is a list of equipment Intent:

available for establishing the
To ensure there is a list of equipment used to clear the
blast exclusion zone.
blast exclusion zone exists in accordance with AEISG
code on Blast guarding in an open cut mining
environment.
Personnel:
Mine manager, blast guards, blast controllers.
Method:
Interview mine manager, blast guards and blast
controllers. View written list.

5.9 An audible warning device (a Intent:

modulated frequency siren) is
To verify compliance with MSIR 8.25 and 8.26.
installed and used at the mine
site. Personnel:
Mine personnel in general.
Method:
Interview mine personnel. View written procedures.

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 5.10 Notices are erected warning Intent:
that the noise from the audible
To verify compliance with MSIR 8.25 and 8.26.
warning device is a signal that
blasting is taking place. Personnel:
Firing personnel in general.
Method:
Interview mine personnel. View notices and written
procedures.

5.11 All persons on a mine are Intent:

notified at least 24 hours prior
To ensure compliance with AEISG code on Blast
to the scheduled blast of the
guarding in an open cut mining environment.
blasting time.
Personnel:
Site supervisor and mine personnel.
Method:
Interview site supervisor and mine personnel. View
notices and procedures.

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6 Firing times and procedures
Firing times and procedures

Point Standard Guideline

6.1 Firing times are authorised by Intent:

the Registered Manager.
To verify compliance with MSIR 8.28.
Personnel:
Registered Manager.
Method:
Determine the standard firing times set by the
manager.

6.2 Blasting does not occur at Intent:

night except for blasting to
To verify compliance with MSIR 8.28.
remove obstructions in
crushers, making workings Personnel:
safe, or firing misfired holes if Mine personnel in general.
permission is received from
Method:
the Quarry Manager or his
representative in every case. Interview mine personnel. View written procedures and
the blasting records.

6.3 The manager determines Intent:

blasting times and any other
To verify compliance with MSIR 8.28.
controls necessary where
blasting is likely to constitute a Personnel:
public nuisance in a built up Mine personnel in general.
area.
Method:
Interview mine personnel. View written procedures and
the blasting records.

6.4 There is a procedure for firing Intent:

the shot.
To verify there is a procedure for firing the shot. (Reg
132 of ER)
Personnel:
Mine manager, shotfirer.
Method:
Interview mine manager and shotfirer. View written
procedures for blasting.

6.5 A pre-blast meeting is held Intent:

between the shotfirer, blast
To verify a pre-blast meeting is held to discuss the
guards and the blast controller.
blast in compliance with AEISG code on Blast guarding
in an open cut mining environment. (Reg 132 of ER)
Personnel:
Shotfirer, blast guards, blast controller.
Method:
Interview shotfirer, blast guards and blast controllers.
View written procedures for blasting.

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 6.6 The shotfirer cannot proceed Intent:
with the blast without the
To verify there are procedures in place where the
consent of the blast controller.
shotfirer cannot proceed with a blast until given the
consent from the blast controller in compliance with
AEISG code on Blast guarding in an open cut mining
environment.
Personnel:
Shotfirer, blast controller.
Method:
Interview shotfirer and blast controllers. View written
procedures for blasting.

6.7 Personnel cannot re-enter the Intent:

blast exclusion zone until the
To verify there are procedures in place where the blast
“All Clear” is given by the
exclusion zone remains cleared until the “All Clear”
shotfirer.
signal is given in compliance with AEISG code on Blast
guarding in an open cut mining environment.
Personnel:
Shotfirer, blast controller.
Method:
Interview shotfirer and blast controllers. View written
procedures for blasting.

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7 Handling misfires
Handling misfires

Point Standard Guideline

7.1 There is a written procedure Intent:

that provides a safe system of
To verify compliance with MSIR 8.42.
entry and inspection for
misfires before resuming Personnel:
normal work in an area that Firing personnel in general.
has just been blasted.
Method:
Interview mine personnel. View procedures.

7.2 There is a procedure in place Intent:

for dealing with misfires.
To verify compliance with MSIR 8.42, 8.45 to 8.50 and
Reg 132 of ER by complying with Section 10 of AS
2187.2.
Personnel:
Firing personnel in general.
Method:
Interview mine personnel. View procedures and
records.

7.3 Inspections carried out for Intent:

misfires and any actions taken
To verify compliance with MSIR 8.46.(3)
as a result of misfires are
recorded in the record book. Personnel:
Quarry Manager.
Method:
Interview mine personnel. View written procedures and
the misfire record book.

7.4 Misfires not detected when the Intent:

"All Clear" is given are
To verify that misfires not identified at the time when
reported to the Chief Officer
the “All Clear” is given are reported to the Chief Officer
(for Dangerous Goods).
as a reportable situation under Reg 44 of the ER (as it
is a dangerous goods incident).
Personnel:
Quarry Manager, mine manager.
Method:
Interview mine personnel. View written procedures and
the misfire record book and check that the incident has
been reported.

8 Electric, electronic blasting and signal tube firing

Electric, electronic blasting and signal tube firing

Point Standard Guideline

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 8.1 Only suitable exploders Intent:
complying with AS2187.2 are
To verify that only suitable exploders are in use on the
used when firing electrically or
site as required by MSIR 8.34.2.
electronically.
Personnel:
Firing personnel in general.
Method:
Interview firing personnel. View equipment used.

8.2 A system is in place that Intent:

ensures that exploders are
To verify that exploders are tested and maintained as
tested and maintained in good
required by MSIR 8.32.
working order.
Personnel:
Blast engineer and maintenance personnel.
Method:
Interview personnel. View equipment used. View
maintenance records.

8.3 Only suitable circuit testers Intent:

complying with AS2187.2 are
To verify that only suitable circuit testers are used in
used when firing electrically or
compliance with MSIR 8.33.1
electronically.
Personnel:
Blast engineer and maintenance personnel.
Method:
Interview personnel. View equipment used.

8.4 A system is in place that Intent:

ensures that circuit testers are
To verify that circuit testers are tested and maintained
maintained in good and
as required by MSIR 8.32.
efficient condition.
Personnel:
Blast engineer and maintenance personnel.
Method:
Interview personnel. View equipment used. View
maintenance records.

8.5 There is a written procedure in Intent:

place that provides a safe
To verify that the procedures in place for tying in,
system of connection, testing
testing and initiation. (Reg 132 of ER)
and initiation.
Personnel:
Blast engineer and charging/firing personnel.
Method:
Interview personnel. View procedures.

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9 External electrical hazards
External electrical hazards

Point Standard Guideline

9.1 There is a system in place for Intent:

the ceasing of charging and
To verify compliance with MSIR 8.38.
firing and withdrawal of
personnel in the event of a Personnel:
threat from an electrical storm. Blast engineer and charging/firing personnel.
Method:
Interview personnel. View procedures. View what
detection equipment is available (if any) and how the
approach of storms is communicated to the blast crew.

9.2 There is a system in place to Intent:

eliminate hazards caused by
To verify that precautions are taken to prevent blasting
premature initiation of
mishaps associated with radio and static electricity etc.
detonators by electro-magnetic
(Reg 132 of ER)
radiation, static electricity or
any other electrical apparatus. Personnel:
Blast engineer and charging/firing personnel etc.
Method:
View the procedures and risk assessments.

10 Blasting in reactive ground

Blasting in reactive ground

Point Standard Guideline

10.1 The procedures used for Intent:

charging and firing in oxidising
To verify that there is a procedure in place that covers
or reactive ground and the
the use of explosives in reactive ground in compliance
precautions taken are in
with MSIR 8.55 and AEISG code on Elevated
accordance with the
temperature and reactive ground.
manufacturer's or supplier's
recommendations. Personnel:
Quarry Manager, blast engineer etc.
Method:
Interview personnel. View procedures.

10.2 Tests are conducted on the Intent:

reactive ground to determine
To verify that tests have been conducted to determine
the level of reactivity in
the type of explosives to be used in compliance with
accordance with AEISG code
MISR 8.55 and in accordance with AEISG code of
on Elevated temperature and
practice on Elevated temperature and reactive ground.
reactive ground.
Personnel:
Quarry Manager, blast engineer etc.
Method:
Interview personnel. View procedures.

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 10.3 The District Inspector is Intent:
notified of any blasting that is
To verify that there is a procedure in place for
to be done in oxidising or
informing the Inspectorate prior to the use of
reactive ground.
explosives in reactive ground in compliance with MSIR
8.55.
Personnel:
Quarry Manager, blast engineer.
Method:
Interview personnel. View procedures.

11 Disposal
Disposal

Point Standard Guideline

11.1 There is a procedure for the Intent:

disposal of old or damaged
To verify that there is a procedure in place to deal with
explosives.
old or damaged explosives. (Reg 132 of ER)
Personnel:
Manager, shotfirer and production personnel.
Method:
Obtain copies of procedures and interview relevant
personnel.

11.2 The procedure for disposing Intent:

explosives complies with AS
To verify the procedure for disposing explosives
2187.2.
complies with AS 2187.2. (Reg 132 of ER)
Personnel:
Manager and shotfirer.
Method:
Review the procedures for disposal of explosives.

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