Blasting Resources

Resources

The MPQC Explosives at Quarries Guidance Notes comprise of six booklets. They were originally produced in 2003 on behalf of an industry working group. These were revised in 2020 to reflect changes in blasting practice, National Occupational Standards (NOS) and qualifications.

We offer a set of 6 guidance booklets that are designed to provide Operators with essential guidance with each booklet in the series covers an aspect of blasting activities.

Blasting Booklets include the following subjects:

• Guidance 1 – Misfires       
• Guidance 2 – Operators’ Rules for Shotfiring Operations    
• Guidance 3 – Blasting Specification     
• Guidance 4 – Training, Competence and Appointments
• Guidance 5 – Face Profiling          
• Guidance 6 – Duties         

To purchase the Guidance booklets: Click here