(PDF) Technological schemes of blasting operations for …

The value of specific charge in open pit quarry blasting processes considerably affects the efficiency of the blasting. When a high value of specific charge is used in a blasting process, the ...

Safe Blasting Near the Historical Caves of Tourah, Cairo, …

Safe Blasting Near the Historical Caves of Tourah, Cairo, Egypt. M. Khaled. ASEC Company for Mining "ASCOM", Egypt ... quarry are safe, regarding these nearby caves. The authors found that, the authorities restrictions ... ibration amplitude with distance), in both of Near-Field and Far-Field, at distances of (30 – 100 ...

Blasting vibration limits for quarries and civil …

In most civil construction blasting projects and some quarry sites, where measurement is conducted in the near field (ie the distance to the monitor is comparable to the blast dimensions), a good blast designer can use …

Health & Safety across the quarrying and quarry …

Open approach to the discussion of safety issues and willingness to address them Excellent safety record – 350,000 hours without an LTI 1,000% increase in safety observations from 27 in 2014 to 250 in 2017 Targets for face-to-face safety meetings exceeded by circa 14% A safer environment for all. ARTICLE IMAGES Click image to enlarge

P&Q University Lesson 4: Drilling & Blasting

The first step in the process is to determine what hole size or diameter most befits the application, bearing in mind that this could change over time as the operation grows and matures. This is probably the most important single factor since it will in large part determine the size, quantity and type drill or drills that will be needed. …

Prediction and minimization of blasting flyrock distance, …

Flyrock represents a significant and fundamental challenge in surface mine blasting, carrying inherent risks to humans and the environment. Consequently, accurate prediction, minimization, and identification of the factors influencing flyrock distance are imperative for effective control and mitigation of its destructive consequences. Machine learning and artificial …

Predicting ground vibration during rock blasting using

During quarry operations, the process of blasting entails the systematic drilling of many rows of blast holes, each following to certain requirements for stemming, spacing, burden, sub-drill, face ...

Surface mineral workings: control of blasting

Blasting can also be disruptive to the continuous operation of a site since personnel are required to be removed from the immediate blasting area in order for safe detonation to proceed. Hence, it is only when the immediate geological conditions render alternative extraction techniques either impossible or uneconomical that blasting is ...

Blasting | Safety Topics | SAFE Work Manitoba

The Manitoba Workplace Safety and Health Act, in part, states that it is the employer's responsibility to provide workers with information, instruction, training, supervision and facilities to ensure their safety, health and welfare.. Part 34 - Explosives from the Manitoba Workplace Safety and Health Regulation requires the employer to develop and implement safe work procedures …

ROCK BLASTING and the COMMUNITY

d = distance from blast w = weight of explosive per delay (if instantaneous this is the . total weight of explosives; if delayed these are individual detonations). • Delayed Blast – A blast in which boreholes or groups of boreholes are detonated separately, by a time interval of at least 15 milliseconds. This time has been

ON-BENCH PRACTICES FOR OPEN CUT MINES AND …

or quarry site the potential hazards are increased by the need to handle sensitive ... "Blast Guarding in an Open Cut Mining Environment ... 1.4 This code does not cover the …

Blasting precautions you must take

Using cones or berms, demarcate the blast site (the area where holes are loaded or in the process of being loaded). Within the blast site, have only the personnel and equipment necessary to load the blast. Complete drilling prior to commencement of loading, or have the drill at a distance where it cannot possibly intersect a loaded hole.

Most Dangerous Experiments! | MythBusters | From …

From explosions, to car chases, to being buried alive, here are some of the most dangerous experiments the Mythbusters have undergone! Stream...

Blasting Safety: Avoiding Blasting Disasters

Blow or gently tap the open end of the detonator to remove the sawdust. ... When Blasting, What is the Safe Distance to Maintain? To ensure safety, people must be at least 200 meters from the blasting site. The area …

Peak particle velocity data acquisition for monitoring blast …

The peak particle velocity datasets recorded during quarry blasts in the neighborhood villages and towns in Ibadan and Abeokuta were processed and analyzed in order to recommend a safe blast design for each of the quarries. The minimum peak particle velocity ...

Blasting Quarries & Adequate Setbacks

4 Quarry Setback/Buffer Zone Requirements in Various Jurisdictions Setbacks or buffer zones for blasting quarries vary from 500 metres to 800 metres in the

Blasting Near Water Wells

the blast perimeter by a distance of at least 35 feet, they wouldn't even bother to pull the pump . In these cases, neither the casing nor the pump were damaged ... It is interesting to note that, in the study, which was conducted around large open pit coal mines, as large scale blasting and excavation approached the location of a well, the ...

Quarry blasts assessment and their environmental impacts …

From the vibration records in terms of PPV, air blast and SD at the SUMED area due to the blasting activities at the National Cement Quarry, the maximum allowable charge per delay without any environmental effect is 591 kg for a safe distance of 650 m (the minimum distance between the quarry blasts and the two pipelines). Those values are ...

Fleming Quarry Blasting Protocol and Notification …

A 1 minute warning prior to the blast shall take place with the sound of a siren. After the blast has occurred all personnel are to hold their positions until the blasting contractor has inspected the controlled area to ensure the area is safe to open the roads to traffic and for the personnel to return to their regular duties.

Missouri Blasting Safety Act

Missouri Blasting Safety Act 319.300. Sections 319.300 to 319.345 shall be known as the "Missouri Blasting Safety Act". The purpose of sections 319.300 to 319.345 shall be to foster the safe use of explosives in mining and construction by establishing and enforcing consistent statewide industry standards for licensing of

Managing safer blasting under community scrutiny

The shotfirer lost his licence and blasting at the quarry was suspended until the quarry owner carried out a review of its blasting practices and could demonstrate that blasting could be undertaken safely. ... premature blasts and misfires are the four major causes of injuries and fatalities from blasting in open cut mines and quarries ...

Quarry excavation design and safe working practices

Fully Open Publication date 21/01/14 ... (ie a safe distance back from the face edge to allow for potentially unstable crest conditions) are stipulated as part of the design; ... in coordinating geotechnical matters and production methods to ensure the safety of people at or affected by the quarry workings; how the blast design is changed to ...

QuarrySafe™

QuarrySafe ™ has been developed by Orica as an initiating systems retention device for use in quarries and small open cut mining operations. The unit is designed to prevent the loss of downline leads down the blast hole during charging operations. ... Market: Open Cut Coal, Open Cut Metal, Quarry Product Type: Accessories. Enter your Email ...

An assessment of environmental impacts of quarry-blasting …

This study evaluates the impacts resulting from quarry-blasting operation on nearby buildings and structures as it generates ground vibration, air blast, and fly rocks. In this paper, first blasting operation and its possible environmental effects are defined. Then the methods of blast-vibration prediction and commonly accepted criteria to prevent damage were …

Lung Function and Respiratory Health of Populations Living …

The three available quarry sites inside the boundaries of Birzeit town were located on the community map (Q1, Q2, Q3). A circle with the quarry at the center and a radius of 500 m was drawn around each quarry site. All the houses within the area of the circle were included in the exposed group.

Understanding Blast Vibration and Airblast, their Causes, …

be expected to increase as the distance to the blast becomes smaller. When the distance between the recording point and the blast becomes large enough, there is little the blaster can do to alter the frequency of the vibration. The greater the distance from the blast, waves that have traveled different paths arrive at different times and overlap.

Breaking down the legalities of blasting within 500 m of …

A drill and blast procedure are required when blasting is to be carried out within 500 m to ensure drilling and blasting is executed as designed. A sketch plan is also required to indicate the distance from the blasting area to the affected structures.

Case Study Selection of Blasting Limits for Quarries and …

or nine out of ten blasts, and an overall limit of 10mm/s, regardless of frequency. It also restricts blasting to times between 9:00am and 3:00pm despite most authorities allowi. ell outside …

Controlled Blasting at Quarries

ncussion in the air (or noise). Both are regulated by MOECC and all blasts at a quarry must be controlled so that established limits are not exceeded at an ofsite residence or at oth. r …

Safe and Efficient Blasting Course Manual

Safe and Efficient Blasting Course Manual. Download the Safe and Efficient Blasting Course Manual. The manual is viewable using the LockLizard Secure PDF Viewer with an individual licence. If you attended the course after February 2021 but did not receive a manual or licence, kindly contact your course organiser. Licences will be issued via ...