Mining Publication: Securing the Blast Site to Prevent Blasting Related Injuries: Blasting Safety - Revisiting Site Security
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Original creation date: July 2005
Authors: TS Bajpayee, HC Verakis, TE Lobb
Peer Reviewed Journal Article - July 2005
This article examines the factors related to injuries due to inadequate blasting shelters and blast area security and identifies mitigation techniques. The key concepts are (1) accurate determination of the bounds of the blast area, (2) clearing employees from the blast area, (3) effective access control, (4) use of adequate blasting shelters, (5) efficient communications, and (6) training. Fundamentals are reviewed, with an emphasis on analyzing task elements and identifying root causes for selected blasting accidents. Mitigating techniques are presented, along with discussions and examples.
Peer Reviewed Journal Article - July 2005
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- A Summary of Fatal Accidents Due to Flyrock and Lack of Blast Area Security in Surface Mining, 1989 to 1999
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- Toolbox Training on Flyrock Awareness
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Content source: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Mining Program