MPQC | Explosives at Quarries

Explosives at Quarries – New Series of Guidance Notes
A series of six Guidance Notes have been produced to help quarry management comply with the Quarries Regulations 1999 covering:

Misfires – Guidance Note 1 covering:
• Introduction
• Relevant Legislation
• Recognition of Misfires
• Post Blast Inspection
• In the Event of a Misfire
• Causes of Misfires
• Determining the Cause of a Misfire
• Avoiding Misfires
• Dealing with Misfires

Operators’ Rules for Shotfiring Operations – Guidance Note 2 covering:
• Introduction
• Relevant Legislation
• Procedure for Shotfiring Operations
• Assessment of the Potential Danger of Accidental Initiation
• Procedures for Assessment of the Danger Zone
• Notice of Times when Shotfiring is Permitted
• Warning Systems
• Inspection of the Blast Site After Firing
• Arrangements to Safeguard all Persons in the Event of a Misfire and for Dealing with Misfires
• A Procedure for Safeguarding Charged Shotholes Left Overnight
• Enforcing the Rules
• A Procedure for the Appointment of Explosives Supervisors
• A Procedure for Appointing Shotfirers, Trainee Shotfirers, Storekeepers and Other Explosives Personnel
• A Procedure for Ensuring Compliance with the Rules (Monitoring Arrangements)
• A Procedure for the Mixing of Explosives on Site

Blasting Specification – Guidance Note 3 covering:
• Introduction
• General Approach
• Relevant Legislation
• Avoidance of Flyrock
• Avoidance of Misfires in Blasting Specification
• Creation of Well-Fragmented Rock Piles and Stable Face Conditions After Blasting
• Blasting Specification Contents
• Systematic Review of Blasting Specifications

Training, Competence & Appointments – Guidance Note 4 covering:
• Introduction
• Relevant Legislation
• Training, Competence and Appointments
General
Operator
Explosives Supervisor
Shotfirer
Trainee Shotfirer
Other Personnel
• Keeping Technical Competence Up to Date

Surveying – Guidance Note 5 covering:
• Introduction
• Relevant Legislation
• Training
• Safety Procedures in Surveying Operations
• Surveying Procedures
• Face Profiles
• Checking Holes
• Computer Outputs
• Choice of Scale
• Glossary

Duties – Guidance Note 6 covering:
• Introduction
• Relevant Legislation
• Operator’s Duties
• Explosives Supervisor’s Duties
• Shotfirer’s Duties
• Explosives Storekeeper’s Duties
• Duties – General

These Guidance Notes are now available for purchase from MPQC at £5 per copy, or £25 per set plus VAT and post and packaging. Just call MPQC on 01727 869008 or email: info@ MPQC ltd.co.uk