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MSHA Mine Blasting Safety and Application Seminar

Location

National Health and Safety Academy
Beaver, WV 25813
United States

February 19 2025 -All day
February 20 2025 -All day

This tuition-free seminar is for mining company managers, blasting engineers, blasters, and others involved with the planning, design, and use of explo­sives in the mining industry.

The most recent innovations in drilling and blast­ing design technology will be addressed, along with specific blasting applications, up-to-date blasting regulations, and blasting related information from recognized experts. Presenters are drawn from manu­facturers of explosives and accessories, blasting con­sultants, design experts, and government agencies. Examples of topics include:

  • Safety in storage, transportation, and use of explosives, and how to recognize and prevent malfunctions.
  • Blasting design technology.
  • Safe blasting practices.
  • Drilling design.
  • The use of seismology in blasting applications.
  • Electronic initiation systems.
  • Flyrock.
  • Construction blasting.
  • Vibration control.

To register, fill out, detach, and return the registration form to the address listed. You may also fill it out, scan it and email it to spencer.kimberly@dol.gov or cordle.natasha@dol.gov.

For more information, contact adkins.jared@dol.gov.

2025 MSHA Blasting Seminar Flyer