by nascariok-2lightning | Apr 22, 2025 | Drilling & Blasting
This guidance has been produced by a working group of the Quarries National Joint Advisory Committee (QNJAC) which comprises of industry experts from varied backgrounds, the Institute of Quarrying and the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). The purpose of this document...
by nascariok-2lightning | Apr 16, 2024 | Drilling & Blasting
Relationship between impacts of geotechnical management, drilling and blasting in a quarry – Toolbox Talk A toolbox talk on information and engagement in relation to the impacts that geotechnical management, drilling and blasting have on one another in a quarry...
by nascariok-2lightning | Apr 16, 2024 | Drilling & Blasting
Guidance for Quarry Personnel on the Discovery of Misfired Explosives Information on how to recognise misfired explosives discovered during the quarrying process and what steps to take. Download the...
by nascariok-2lightning | Apr 16, 2024 | Drilling & Blasting
Do not be a dummy with explosives – Toolbox Talk – Updated This toolbox talk provides a graphic demonstration of the potential impact of an accidental discharge when handling detonators or explosives. Short video clips using a mannequin leave little to the...
by nascariok-2lightning | Apr 16, 2024 | Drilling & Blasting
Post-Blast Fumes – Toolbox Talk – Updated Guidance on post-blast fumes and the steps to be taken to help reduce their production and avoid exposure to them. Target Audience – All those involved in the blasting operation – especially the post-blast...
by nascariok-2lightning | Apr 16, 2024 | Drilling & Blasting
Loading and Unloading of Drilling Rigs & Compressors – Toolbox Talk – Updated An illustrated toolbox talk produced by the QNJAC, addressing: competence; loading area; pre-loading checks; loading; unloading; example incident; key points. Download the...
