ISCO Occupation Group 7542.1 Shotfirer
From Open Risk Manual
Definition
Shotfirer: Shotfirers set up and safely detonate explosives at a site in order to blast and break up in situ material.
Essential Skills
- Electricity
- Troubleshoot
- Examine Prospective Blast Area
- Connect Blasting Circuit
- Examine Area After Blast
- Insert Charges Into Drill Holes
- Safely Detonate Explosives
- Manage Explosives In Accordance With Legislation
- Check Borehole Depth
- Work Ergonomically
- Report Misfires
- Follow Health And Safety Procedures In Construction
- Signal For Explosion
- Make Independent Operating Decisions
- Explosives
Optional Skills
- Health And Safety Hazards Underground
- Impact Of Geological Factors On Mining Operations
- Provide First Aid
- Report Outcome Of Blast
Alternative Names
- Shot-Firer
- Explosives Technician
- Blast Crew Operator
- Demolition Operative
- Operator (Blast Crew)
- Shotfirers
- Shot Firer
- Blaster
