754290 - Other shotfirers and blasters

Other  shotfirers and blasters, not specified in unit group "7542  Shotfirers and blasters", who position, assemble and detonate explosives in mines, quarries or building demolition sites.

Main activities

•    ensures workplace safety and explosives handling, storage and transport procedures and regulations are followed;
•    plans and gives instructions for the lay out, depth and diameter of blast holes;
•    checks depth and cleanliness of blast holes;
•    determines quantity and type of explosives to be used;
•    loads explosives into blast holes.

Characteristic competences

•    assemble or direct other workers to assemble, primer charges using detonators and explosive cartridges, and attaching electrical wires, fuses and detonating cords to primers;
•    ensure all explosives are detonated,
•    report and attend to misfires;
•    declaring blast areas safe before and after detonation of explosives;
•    keep records about usage of explosives in compliance with laws and regulations.