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CONTROL OF BLASTING ACTIVITIES IN
TERMS OF THE EXPLOSIVES ACT
Inter-governmental Explosives Blasting Training
4 October 2017, Polokwane
Contents
Section 1 – Explosives Act & Explosives Regulations requirements
Section 2 – Blaster registration requirements
Section 3 – Blaster types
Section 4 – Responsibilities of blasters
Section 5 – Blasting permits
Section 6 – Blast site inspections
Section 7 – Challenges
Section 8 – Opportunities to improve blaster competence to
enhance explosives safety and security
What is a “blaster”?
Reg 10.1 of the Explosives Regulations made under section 30
of the Explosives Act, 1956 (Act No 26 of 1956)
“blaster” shall mean a person
who is in possession of a valid
permit referred to in section
9(1)(a) of the Act;
Section 9(1)(a) of the Explosives Act
(a) in possession of a
permit issued by or under
the authority of an
inspector; or
(b) under the immediate
and constant supervision
of a person who is in
possession of such a
permit.
9(1) No person shall use any blasting material,
unless -
Photo credit: Domino Blasting
Section 9(4) of the Explosives Act
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(4) No permit shall be issued under this
section unless the issuing authority is satisfied
that the applicant may be entrusted with
safety with the use of blasting materials and
that it is necessary for him to use such
materials.
Examples of blasting material
“blasting material” means any explosive
used for the purpose of blasting
What is a “learner blaster”?
• person not under the age of 18 years;
• appointed in writing as such by the manager
to be trained to become a blaster;
• or to be an assistant to the blaster;
• appointment shall be registered with the CIE;
• before he commences his training.
Reg 10.1 of the Explosives Regulations made under section 30
of the Explosives Act, 1956 (Act No 26 of 1956)
Blaster registration with the CIE
Standard
Documents
• Application & CV
• Certified copy of ID
• Criminal record clearance certificate
Learner Blaster
• Appointment letter by manager/supervisor blaster
• Assessment on legal knowledge, blasting practice and destruction of explosives
Blaster
• Proof of at least 60 shifts of practical blasting experience signed off by competent blaster
• Assessment on legal knowledge, blasting practice and destruction of explosives
Blaster types:
Rock Breaking Cartridges
• Authorised to use
propellant based
cartridges to break rock
• May not use high
explosives/any other
blasting material
• Must be trained by
RBC supplier
• Examples: Secondary blasting
Blaster types: Civil Construction
• Authorised to use
explosives for civil
construction blasting
• Examples: Trenching
Excavations
Road cutting
Removal of boulders
Demolition of free
standing structures
≤ 4 m high
Photo credit: Domino Blasting
Blaster types: Demolition
Authorised to use
explosives for implosion/
demolition of buildings and
structures higher than 4 m
Blaster types: Underwater
• Must be a competent
and current commercial
diver (OHSA Diving
Regulations)
• Must be competent in
the use of particular
type of explosives for
underwater use
Blaster types: Explosive Welding
(Cladding) & Forming
• Must be competent in
the use of particular
type of explosives for
welding & forming of
metal
Blaster types: Red-Billed Quelea
Control
• Authorised by the Dept
of Agriculture, Forestry
& Fisheries to control
Red-Billed Queleas with
explosives
Photo credit: GIWM Civils & Blasting (Pty) Ltd
Blaster responsibilities
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• Obtain blasting & transport permits
• Comply with all relevant legislation
• Ensure site safety and security before, during &
after blasting
• Supervise all work related to explosives,
including drilling of blast holes
• Prepare blast plans & keep blasting records
• Provide PPE to workers exposed to
dangers/hazards
• Cooperate with the blasting manager/contractor
to ensure site safety & security
• Inspect the site for misfires and deal with it in a
safe manner
Application for blasting & transport
permits
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• Application submitted
on form SAPS 408
• Blaster & blasting
company details
• Supplier of explosives
• Types & quantities of
explosives
• Exact destination
• Period of work
• Purpose of blasting
• Supporting documents
Permits issued to conduct a
blasting operation
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• Blasting permit (BLP)
- Issued to particular blaster
- Specific purpose
- Specific place of work
• Transport permit
- Temporary transport permit (TTP) or
- Continuous transport permit (CTP)
- Issued to blasting company
- Specified supplier of explosives
- Specified end-destination
Blasting permits issued per province
during 2016/2017 = 3 076 (total)
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0
100
200
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500
600
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800
900
BLPs Issued
805
532
246298
85
446
243311
110
Blasting Permits Issued – 2016/17
GP LP NW MP FS KZN EC NC WC
Blast site inspections conducted per
province during 2016/2017 = 917 (total)
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0
50
100
150
200
250
183
207
7164 58
80
150
74
30
Blast site inspections conducted – 2016/17
GP LP NW MP FS KZN EC NC WC
Challenges
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• Failure of blasters to notify local inspector of
blasting as per condition on permit
• Blast sites with charged holes stopped by OHSA
consultants due to non-compliance with OHSA
requirements
• Interdepartmental cooperation between
regulators at national, provincial & local levels
• Inspection of all blast sites by the local inspector
• Accidents due to unsupervised work being
performed
• Lack of proper training of blaster assistants
• Non-standardised risk assessments & plans
Opportunities to improve blaster competence
to enhance explosives safety and security
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• Implementation of new Explosives Act, 2003
(Act No 15 of 2003)
• Establishment of blasters’ interest group/forum
• Collaboration with learning institutions to
develop and present blaster qualifications &
short courses
• Registration and training of blaster assistants
• Standardisation of minimum criteria for blast
site risk assessments, safety & security plans
• CIE accreditation with international bodies such
as the International Society of Explosives
Engineers (ISEE)
Contact details & acknowledgement
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Col Jurie van Staden
Section Commander: Explosives Control
Office of the Chief Inspector of Explosives - Explosives Section HO
Criminal Record & Crime Scene Management
Division: Forensic Services
South African Police Service
E-mail: [email protected]
Mobile: +27 79 520 2788
Office: +27 12 393 2763
Fax: +27 12 323 1711
Permission granted by Mr N du Plessis, MD of Domino Blasting, to use photos on slides 6 & 14