Elements and Performance Criteria
- Plan and prepare for the design of surface blast
- Access, interpret and apply blast plan documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant
- Identify, address and report potential risks, hazards and environmental issues, determine acceptable levels of risk and implement control measures
- Confirm the geological and survey data relevant to the design and implementation
- Access, interpret and clarify the blast requirements relevant to the design and implementation
- Identify operational limitations relevant to the design and implementation
- Identify the available explosives and their characteristics relevant to the design and implementation
- Identify the available initiation options and their characteristics relevant to the design and implementation
- Prepare the blast plan
- Implement, monitor and adjust blast plans
- Issue, communicate, explain and clarify the blast plan to team members and others involved
- Provide timely ongoing support and advice to those implementing the blast plan
- Ensure written records and reports are maintained and issued to relevant personnel
- Monitor and confirm the results of the blast against blast design requirements and parameters and the budget
- Identify and resolve variances in consultation with relevant stakeholders and issue instructions for adjustments to future plans and/or their implementation