MINING BLAST PLAN REVIEW CHECKLIST

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--- BLAST PLAN OVERVIEW & OBJECTIVES ---
[ ] Project Name
[ ] Blast Plan Purpose & Scope
[ ] Block Number/Sequence
[ ] Date of Plan Creation
[ ] Plan Type (Production/Development/Rescue) (Production, Development, Rescue)
[ ] Brief Summary of Blast Objectives

--- GEOTECHNICAL DATA & SITE CONDITIONS ---
[ ] Summary of Geological Report
[ ] Rock Unit Dip Angle (degrees)
[ ] Joint Spacing (meters)
[ ] Dominant Rock Type (Granite, Sandstone, Limestone, Shale, Basalt, Other)
[ ] Geotechnical Survey Maps
[ ] Date of Last Geotechnical Survey
[ ] Description of Observed Faults/Fractures

--- BLAST DESIGN PARAMETERS ---
[ ] Burden (meters)
[ ] Spacing (meters)
[ ] Maximum Hole Depth (meters)
[ ] Hole Angle (degrees) (-30, -20, -15, -10, 0)
[ ] Delay Sequence (milliseconds)
[ ] Firing Pattern (Staggered, Square, Linear)
[ ] Stemming Thickness (meters)

--- DRILLING & FRAGMENTATION ---
[ ] Hole Depth (meters)
[ ] Hole Diameter (mm)
[ ] Hole Angle (degrees)
[ ] Drilling Pattern Type (Straight, Staggered, Fan)
[ ] Drilling Method Description
[ ] Drill Pattern Diagram
[ ] Expected Fragmentation Size (mm)
[ ] Fragmentation Control Measures (Optimized Burden, Explosive Type Selection, Delay Sequencing, Pre-splitting)

--- EXPLOSIVES SELECTION & CALCULATION ---
[ ] Total Explosive Mass (kg)
[ ] Explosive Density (kg/m³)
[ ] Type of Explosive Used (Ammonium Nitrate Fuel Oil (ANFO), Emulsion, Gelatin, Other (Specify))
[ ] Justification for Explosive Selection
[ ] Average Hole Diameter (mm)
[ ] Average Burden (m)
[ ] Explosives Cost per kg (AUD)

--- SEQUENCE AND TIMING ---
[ ] Delay Time (Seconds) - First Hole
[ ] Delay Time (Seconds) - Subsequent Holes
[ ] Total Delay Sequence Length (Seconds)
[ ] Delay Type (Electronic Detonation, Fuse Detonation, Other (Specify))
[ ] Justification for Delay Sequence
[ ] Burden and Spacing Methodology (Standard Practice, Geotechnical Analysis, Previous Blast Data)
[ ] Date of Sequence Calculation Review

--- GROUND CONTROL AND STABILITY ---
[ ] Rock Mass Rating (RMR) Value
[ ] Geological Strength Index (GSI) Value
[ ] Existing Ground Support System (None, Rock Bolts, Shotcrete, Cable Bolts, Mesh, Steel Sets)
[ ] Description of Existing Ground Conditions
[ ] Potential Instability Features Observed (Jointing, Faulting, Shearing, Swelling, Water Inflow, Blocky Failure, Toppling)
[ ] Proposed Ground Support Modifications (if any)
[ ] Ground Stability Risk Level (Low, Moderate, High)

--- VIBRATION & AIRBLAST MITIGATION ---
[ ] Peak Particle Velocity (PPV) Limit (m/s)
[ ] Airblast Overpressure Limit (dB)
[ ] Blast Pattern Design to Minimize Vibration? (Yes, No, N/A)
[ ] Mitigation Techniques Implemented (select all that apply) (Reduced Charge, Delay Sequencing, Burden Adjustment, Smooth Boreholes, Pre-splitting, Other)
[ ] Description of 'Other' Mitigation Techniques (if selected)
[ ] Date of Vibration/Airblast Monitoring Plan Review
[ ] Upload Vibration Monitoring Plan

--- ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS ---
[ ] Predicted Dust Emission (mg/m³)
[ ] Predicted Noise Level (dB)
[ ] Proximity to Water Sources? (Yes, No, Adjacent)
[ ] Description of Water Management Plan
[ ] Applicable Environmental Regulations (Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, Endangered Species Act, Local Noise Ordinances)
[ ] Date of Last Environmental Impact Assessment
[ ] Environmental Monitoring Plan Document

--- REGULATORY COMPLIANCE & APPROVALS ---
[ ] Permit Number
[ ] Permit Description
[ ] Permit Issue Date
[ ] Permit Expiration Date
[ ] Regulatory Body (Mines and Resources Department, Environmental Protection Agency, Local Government Authority)
[ ] Copy of Permit Document
[ ] Permit Status (Active, Pending, Expired)

--- RISK ASSESSMENT & MITIGATION ---
[ ] Describe potential blast-related hazards identified.
[ ] Detail existing mitigation measures for each hazard.
[ ] Estimated Vibration Intensity (Peak Particle Velocity)
[ ] Estimated Airblast Overpressure
[ ] Severity of Potential Impact (if Hazard Occurs) (Negligible, Minor, Moderate, Major, Catastrophic)
[ ] Likelihood of Occurrence (Rare, Unlikely, Possible, Likely, Almost Certain)
[ ] Supporting Documentation (e.g., Vibration Monitoring Plan)

--- COMPETENCY & TRAINING ---
[ ] Blaster Certification Status (Certified, Provisional, Uncertified)
[ ] Blaster Certification Expiration Date
[ ] Years of Blasting Experience
[ ] Completion of Blast Plan Review Training? (Yes, No)
[ ] Date of Last Refresher Training
[ ] Details of any relevant experience or specialized training

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