Blasting Contractors Checklist
Author: Novade Solutions
Ensure blasting work complies with safety rules, permits, and site standards using this checklist for blasting contractors
Published on: 9/10/2025Blasting Contractors Checklist
General information
Review of proposed procedures & equipment - Explosives
In serviceable condition:
Transported and stored correctly:
Blast design
Burden and spacing to optimise fragmentation:
Ground vibration/air-blast - design and monitoring:
Charging holes
Holes checked for water/obstruction:
Holes checked for extreme deviation:
No metal materials or tamping:
Flyrock
Clear benches and floors of loose rock:
Adequate burden and stemming:
Static electricity
Earthing of bulk loaders:
Suspend operations if necessary:
Wiring circuits - electric
Correct connectors/ test before firing:
Wiring circuits - non electric
Correct connectors / inspect before firing:
Electrical storms - lightning
Make safe - clear area:
Unauthorised access
Restrict access / signs / barricades:
Warning siren:
Fumes / Gases
Restrict access until cleared:
Misfire / partial detonation
Inspect and make safe before resuming work:
Ground vibration / airblast
Appropriate shot design / monitoring:
Lack of co-ordination
Quarry manager or delegate to supervise:
Direct communication with Quarry manager:
Further information
General Notes
Attachment(s):
Document.pdf
Sheets.xlsx
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Blasting Contractors Checklist
General information
Review of proposed procedures & equipment - Explosives
In serviceable condition:
Transported and stored correctly:
Blast design
Burden and spacing to optimise fragmentation:
Ground vibration/air-blast - design and monitoring:
Charging holes
Holes checked for water/obstruction:
Holes checked for extreme deviation:
No metal materials or tamping:
Flyrock
Clear benches and floors of loose rock:
Adequate burden and stemming:
Static electricity
Earthing of bulk loaders:
Suspend operations if necessary:
Wiring circuits - electric
Correct connectors/ test before firing:
Wiring circuits - non electric
Correct connectors / inspect before firing:
Electrical storms - lightning
Make safe - clear area:
Unauthorised access
Restrict access / signs / barricades:
Warning siren:
Fumes / Gases
Restrict access until cleared:
Misfire / partial detonation
Inspect and make safe before resuming work:
Ground vibration / airblast
Appropriate shot design / monitoring:
Lack of co-ordination
Quarry manager or delegate to supervise:
Direct communication with Quarry manager:
Further information
General Notes
Attachment(s):
Document.pdf
Sheets.xlsx