Manage blasting operations

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Assessment Tool
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Assessment Template
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Assessment Matrix
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Evidence Guide
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Observation Checklist
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Self Assessment Survey
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Moodle Outcomes
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Registered Training Organisations
Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver RIIBLA401A, 'Manage blasting operations'.
Google Links
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Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Manage compliance with legislation

1.1. Access, interpret and apply compliance documentation relevant to the management of blasting operations

1.2. Access, interpret and validate the blast design criteria

1.3. Identify and obtain relevant permits, licenses or authorities needed for blasting activities

1.4. Apply the legislative and site requirements and procedures for the purchase of explosives

1.5. Apply the procedures for the identification of potential hazards and the implementation and application of the site/organisation risk management system

1.6. Apply the procedures to monitor the setting up and security of explosives storage location in compliance with legislative and site requirements

1.7. Manage legislative and site blasting reporting requirements and procedures

1.8. Report any loss or theft of explosives

2. Manage the storage, handling and transport of explosives

2.1. Apply the legislative and site requirements and procedures for safe handling of explosives

2.2. Apply the legislative and site requirements, procedures and safety precautions for the transport of explosives

2.3. Apply the legislative and site requirements, procedures and safety precautions for the storage of explosives

2.4. Apply the legislative and site requirements and procedures for setting-up and maintaining secure explosives storage locations

3. Manage the implementation of blasting activities

3.1. Identify environmental hazards and analyse the risks associated with blasting

3.2. Implement the blast plan

3.3. Apply the blast monitoring system in accordance with site procedures

3.4. Apply site and legislative procedures to ensure that site inspections to confirm the blast plan are implemented

3.5. Confirm and manage the availability of the type and quantity of explosives and associated materials required for blasting

3.6. Manage the site procedures and legislative requirements for the coordination of support requirements including vehicles, personnel and other equipment

3.7. Apply site procedures for setting up and securing the blast area

3.8. Apply the special requirements for secondary blasting operations

3.9. Apply and manage post-blasting coordination and inspection requirements

3.10. Complete all statutory and site-required documents

4. Manage special conditions

4.1. Identify potential hazards resulting from physical, biological or chemical situations which include heat, cold, climatic and electro-static condition

4.2. Control and monitor special conditions that may occur

4.3. Ensure that records and reports on special conditions are kept and maintained according to legislative and site requirements and procedures

5. Manage misfires

5.1. Apply site procedures for the re-assessment of the blast site for potential hazards and risks and ensuring work area is safe

5.2. Inspect blast area to identify misfires or potential misfires and identify cause of misfire

5.3. Secure the misfire area and communicate information to other personnel who may be affected

5.4. Apply procedures to for washing-out or re-charging, and manage refiring according to relevant legislation, standards and site procedures

5.5. Communicate the area is now safe with other persons who may have been affected by blasting

5.6. Record and report misfires according to relevant legislation and site procedures

6. Manage the disposal of explosives

6.1. Identify damaged or deteriorated explosives and accessories

6.2. Select an applicable disposal method for explosives and accessories

6.3. Plan for the disposal of the damaged, deteriorated or surplus explosives

6.4. Carry out the disposal of damaged, deteriorated and surplus explosives and detonators in accordance with legislative requirements and site procedures

6.5. Communicate disposal activities to site emergency services

7. Manage maintenance of blasting equipment

7.1. Identify the equipment necessary for use in preparing, initiating or monitoring blasting operations

7.2. Monitor maintenance and conduct routine inspection of blast and blast monitoring equipment in accordance with manufacturer's requirements and site procedures

7.3. Monitor the maintenance of blast monitoring instrumentation to ensure valid calibration as specified in manufacturers' requirements and according to site procedures

7.4. Ensure that maintenance and inspection records are kept according to site, manufacturer's or legislative requirements


Qualifications and Skillsets

RIIBLA401A appears in the following qualifications:

  • RII40109 - Certificate IV in Surface Extraction Operations
  • RII50409 - Diploma of Civil Construction Management
  • RII40709 - Certificate IV in Civil Construction Supervision
  • RII40311 - Certificate IV in Metalliferous Mining Operations (Underground)
  • RII40712 - Certificate IV in Civil Construction Supervision