MSHA - Explosives*
Learning objectives
- Identify the main hazards involved with storing, transporting, and using explosives.
- Describe the blasting process and identify the main types of materials used to execute a blast, including explosives, blasting agents, and blasting caps.
- Explain how to use magazines and other storage facilities to store explosives safely.
- Describe the requirements for transporting explosives safely at the mine site.
- Outline general blasting regulations, as well as more specific regulations for preparing the blast holes, using electric and non-electric initiation systems, and handling misfires.
Course overview
The purpose of the lesson is to provide mining contractors with an awareness of how to reduce the hazards associated with storing, transporting, and using explosives.
- 40 minutes
- Format: Online Interactive
- English
Course Outline
- Introduction
- Blasting Basics
- Storing Explosives
- Transporting Explosives
- Executing the Blast
- Summary
Regulations
- Mine Safety and Health Administration, Code of Federal Regulations, 30 CFR, Part 56, Subpart E, Explosives, Standards 56.600 – 56.6905
- Mine Safety and Health Administration, Code of Federal Regulations, 30 CFR, Part 56, Subpart F, Drilling, Standards 56.7002 – 56.7056
- Mine Safety and Health Administration, Code of Federal Regulations, 30 CFR, Part 77, Subpart K, Ground Control, Standards 77.100 - 77.1013
- Mine Safety and Health Administration, Code of Federal Regulations, 30 CFR, Part 77, Subpart N, Explosives and Blasting, Standards 77.1300 - 77.1304
- Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, 27 CFR, Part 555, Subpart K, Explosive Storage, Standards 555.201 - 555.224