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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare to support shotfiring activities
   • Access, interpret and apply blasting documentation for allocated job, and ensure the work activity is compliant
   • Obtain, confirm and apply shotfiring requirements, shift briefings, handover details and/or work orders
   • Access, interpret and apply geological and survey data required to complete allocated job
   • Identify health, safety and environmental hazards, assess the risks, and implement control measures in line with workplace procedures
   • Locate, select and wear personal protective equipment required for work activities
   • Obtain and interpret emergency procedures and be prepared for fire/accident/emergency
   • Coordinate and communicate planned activities with others at the site prior to commencing work activity
2. Provide support at blast site
   • Establish, secure and isolate blast site
   • Ensure holes are drilled to authorised blast plan
   • Flush or clean and test drill holes
   • Follow appropriate precautionary measures relevant to ground conditions, including identifying reactive ores and using explosion inhibitor as required
   • Collect explosives and accessories, and identify and report deteriorated items
   • Transport explosives according to requirements and procedures
   • Remove from blast site equipment and facilities not required for loading
   • Load and stem explosives in line with workplace procedures
   • Monitor hazards, identify potential emergency situations, and respond appropriately to meet changing work conditions
3. Complete support activities
   • Complete muck out and/or final clean-up in line with workplace procedures
   • Assist with securing blast site after work activity is complete