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Blast Hole Drilling Contractors Checklist

Author: Novade Solutions

Verify safety, equipment readiness, and compliance in blast hole drilling operations with this checklist for drilling contractors.

Published on: 9/10/2025

Blast Hole Drilling Contractors Checklist

General Information

Date:

Area:

Company:

Proposed Work Methods

Description:

Proposed precautions: (Job Safety Analysis (JSA) preferred)

Equipment to be used:

Review Of Proposed Procedures & Equipment- Drill Rig

Correct equipment for the task

Controls labelled & serviceable

Air / hydraulic hoses undamaged

Safety pins / chains on airline couplings

No oil or air leaks

Drill rods and couplings serviceable

Cabin access -steps and handholds

Uneven/Unstable Ground

Site preparation before work commences

Drill Bit Sharpening

Grinding stone serviceable / guards in place

Blast Design

Burden and spacing to optimise fragmentation

Ground vibration/airblast - design and monitoring

Airbone Dust

Dust collector fitted, serviceable & used

Sealed, air-conditioned operator cabin

Noise

Sealed, noise attenuated operator cabin

Manual Handling

Mechanical handling of drill rods

Drill rod racking

Falls From Heights

Marking / protection of bench edges

Harness and lanyard for climbing mast

Working Alone

Means of communication

Further Information

Site Registration (applies to all contractor personnel and others visiting site on their behalf)

Personal Protective Equipment (Complying with Australian Standards)

If 'Other' was selected, please state:

Permits Required for the Contracted work:

General Notes

Additional notes/comments/recommendations:

Attachment(s):

Document.pdf

Sheets.xlsx

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Blast Hole Drilling Contractors Checklist

General Information

Date:

Area:

Company:

Proposed Work Methods

Description:

Proposed precautions: (Job Safety Analysis (JSA) preferred)

Equipment to be used:

Review Of Proposed Procedures & Equipment- Drill Rig

Correct equipment for the task

Controls labelled & serviceable

Air / hydraulic hoses undamaged

Safety pins / chains on airline couplings

No oil or air leaks

Drill rods and couplings serviceable

Cabin access -steps and handholds

Uneven/Unstable Ground

Site preparation before work commences

Drill Bit Sharpening

Grinding stone serviceable / guards in place

Blast Design

Burden and spacing to optimise fragmentation

Ground vibration/airblast - design and monitoring

Airbone Dust

Dust collector fitted, serviceable & used

Sealed, air-conditioned operator cabin

Noise

Sealed, noise attenuated operator cabin

Manual Handling

Mechanical handling of drill rods

Drill rod racking

Falls From Heights

Marking / protection of bench edges

Harness and lanyard for climbing mast

Working Alone

Means of communication

Further Information

Site Registration (applies to all contractor personnel and others visiting site on their behalf)

Personal Protective Equipment (Complying with Australian Standards)

If 'Other' was selected, please state:

Permits Required for the Contracted work:

General Notes

Additional notes/comments/recommendations:

Attachment(s):

Document.pdf

Sheets.xlsx

Use this Blast Hole Drilling Contractors Checklist to ensure drilling activities meet safety, quality, and compliance standards before blasting operations begin