Elements and Performance Criteria
- Plan for supporting shotfiring
- Access, interpret and apply compliance documentation relevant to supporting underground shotfiring operations
- Obtain, interpret and clarify shotfiring requirements in the form of shift briefings, handover details or work orders
- Access, interpret and apply environmental, geological and survey data required to complete the allocated work
- Identify, manage and report all potential hazards
- Resolve coordination requirements with others at the site prior to commencement of, and during, the work activity
- Provide support at the blast site
- Establish, secure and isolate shot site
- Ensure holes are drilled to authorised pattern design, with specific reference to geology, hazards, and safety
- Flush or clean and test drill holes
- Apply explosion inhibitor
- Identify and report any deteriorated explosives and accessories
- Ensure explosives are transported in accordance with requirements and procedures
- Load and stem the explosive
- Recognise and respond to hazardous and emergency situations
- Clear the site