This safety instruction video was created by the Australian Centre for Geomechanics for workers in underground metalliferous mines.
Overview
Drilling and blasting operations will be encountered by all employees in underground mines. This film aims to give workers the essential knowledge about drilling and blasting to help them understand the significance of these mining activities and the risks associated with them. The film begins with an overview of the mining process of breaking rock, then moves on to discuss handling, storing, and transporting explosive materials. The video is divided into two sections: the third part addresses development drilling and blasting procedures, while the fourth part talks about production drilling and blasting.
Target Audience
Workers in underground mines must understand the risks associated with handling explosives and the proper procedures for re-entering a working area following blasting.
Personnel in charge of drilling and blasting operations for production and development. The basic ideas of drilling and blasting that are essential to attaining the best results while breaking rock will be reviewed in this video.
All industry stakeholders – those keen to learn more about drilling and blasting in underground mines.
Project Sponsors: Barrick Gold of Australia; BHP Billiton Olympic Dam; Dyno Nobel Asia Pacific; Gold Fields Australasia; Newmont Asia Pacific; Orica Mining Services; Xstrata Zinc.
Credits: Australian Centre for Geomechanics
