STANDARD COMPETENCIES:

 

 I.      Explain five (5) explosive storage types.

 II.     Identify the type of explosives that best suit a given set of parameters.

 III.    List the MSHA requirements for vehicle used to transport explosives.

 IV.     List the MSHA requirements for handling explosives at a surface mine.

 V.      Design a surface coal mining blast.

 VI.     Complete burden, spacing, powder factor, distance and timing calculations.

 VII.    Describe electrical and non-electric initiation systems.

 VIII.   Complete series and parallel circuit resistance calculations.

 IX.     Define secondary blasting.

 X       List blasting hazards and how to eliminate or minimize the hazard.

 XI.     Describe how to safely and effectively load a borehole.

 XII.    Design a blast record form.

 TOPICAL OUTLINE:

 

 I.      MODULE 1 EXPLOSIVES

 II.     1.1: Selection

 III.    1.2: Properties

 IV.     1.3: Storage

 V.      1.4: MSHA regulations for vehicles used to transport explosives

 VI.     1.5: MSHA regulations for handling explosives on the surface

 VII.

 VIII.   MODULE 2: BLAST DESIGN AND BLASTING EFFECTS

 IX.     2.1: Blast Design

 X       2.2: Blasthole Diameter

 XI.     2.3: Types of Blast Patterns

 XII.    2.4: Blasting Effects

 XIII.   2.5: Ground Vibrations

 XIV.    2.6: Airblast

 XV.

 XVI.    MODULE 3: INITIATION SYSTEMS

 XVII.   3.1: Detonating Cord

 XVIII.  3.2: NONEL

 XIX.    3.3: Detaline

 XX      3.4: Electrical Initiation

 XXI.

 XXII.   MODULE 4: BLASTHOLES, UNPREDICTABLE HAZARDS, SECONDARY   BLASTING AND LOADING BOREHOLES:

 XXIII.  4.1: Secondary Blasting

 XXIV.   4.2: Unpredictable Hazards

 XXV.    4.3: Loading Boreholes

 XXVI.

 XXVII.  MODULE 5: REGULATIONS AND RECORDS

 XXVIII. 5.1: Blasting Records

 XXIX.   5.2: Blasting Schedule

 XXX     5.3: Pre-blast Survey

 XXXI.   5.4: Blast Plan Requirements

 XXXII.  5.5: Certification and Blasting

 XXXIII. 5.6: Signs, Signals, and Site Controls

 XXXIV.

 XXXV.   MODULE 6: PRACTICAL EXAMPLES

 XXXVI.  6.1: Borehole Cross Section

 XXXVII. 6.2: Pattern Layout

 XXXVIII.6.3: Wiring Simulation