Who is a Shotfirers and blasters?

Job Title ( International classification ):

Shotfirers and blasters

ISCO Code:

7542

Job Description:

Shotfirers and blasters, position, assemble, and detonate explosives at mining, quarrying and demolition sites.

Tasks:

Main Tasks include -

(a) ensuring workplace safety and explosives handling, storage and transport procedures and regulations are followed
(b) planning and giving instructions for the lay out, depth and diameter of blast holes
(c) checking depth and cleanliness of blast holes
(d) determining quantity and type of explosives to be used
(e) loading explosives into blast holes
(f) assembling, or directing other workers to assemble, primer charges using detonators and explosive cartridges, and attaching electrical wires, fuses and detonating cords to primers
(g) connecting wires, fuses and detonator cords into series, testing electrical circuits and repairing malfunctions, and connecting series to blasting machines
(h) covering charges, filling blast holes with rock dust, sand and other materials, and tamping material to compact charges
(i) ensuring all explosives are detonated, and reporting and attending to misfires
(j) declaring blast areas safe before and after detonation of explosives
(k) compiling and maintaining records about usage of explosives in compliance with laws and regulations.

Inclusions:

Examples of the occupations classified here:
- Blaster
- Powderman
- Powder monkey
- Shotfirer

Exclusions:

Some related occupations classified elsewhere:
- Driller (mining) - 8111
- Driller (oil or gas well) - 8113
- Mining Supervisor - 3121
- Mining labourer - 9311
- Quarry labourer - 9311

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