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Module 1 Explosives This module presents information pertaining to the classification and properties of explosive products used in surface coal mines and quarries. 42 slides - PDF format 1.28 Mb |
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Module 2 Initiation Systems This module presents information pertaining to initiation systems currently used in blasting operations at surface coal mines. 81 slides - PDF format 38 Mb |
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Module 3 Surface-Blast Design This module presents recommended blast-design practices for surface mine and quarry blasting. 36 slides - PDF format 11.8 Mb |
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Module 4 Blasthole Drilling This module presents aspects of surface drilling that are important to blasting operations. 27 slides - PDF format 1.3 Mb |
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Module 5 Blasthole Loading This module presents proper and safe blasthole loading practices for surface coal mines and quarries. 37 slides - PDF format 85 Mb |
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Module 6 Geology This module presents information regarding fundamental rock properties and the geologic structures encountered during blasting operations. 28 slides - PDF format 2.0 Mb |
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Module 7 Regulations and Safe Practices This module presents current blasting and related explosive regulations and identifies the regulatory agencies that enforce them. 38 slides - PDF format 1.6 Mb |
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Module 8 Controlling the Adverse Effects of Blasting This module addresses the control of offsite impacts from blasting such as vibrations, airblast, and flyrock. 113 slides - PDF format 61 Mb |