This 4.5-hour webinar will cover public relations, blast design & timing, quality control and transportation of explosives.
A live question and answer session will follow each presentation. Once all the presentations have concluded, attendees seeking credit hours will take a 20 question quiz. Attendees must score 75 percent or better to earn a training certificate. Please note that attendees seeking credit hours in New York will need to attend a future one hour webinar at a date to be determined.
Friday, December 11, 2020
Noon - 4:30 p.m. Eastern
$100 ISEE Member/Non-member
Registration is Closed
Thursday, December 17, 2020
5 - 9:30 p.m. Eastern
$100 ISEE Member/Non-member
Registration is Closed
Josh Hoffman, IME (bio)
While it is easy to state that meaningful involvement of the community can play a critical role for a successful blasting operation, following through with this involvement is not an easy task. Blasting operations are not always in the domain of public projects, however individuals in democratic societies have come to expect a voice in projects. Knowing how to bring about stakeholder satisfaction with potential projects by facilitating input from the stakeholders is critical. This presentation will cover some of the tools and materials that have been developed to aid in this effort.
Frank Lucca, Terra Dinamica LLC. (bio)
Blast design geometry, initiation sequencing, and blast matting applicable to any type of surface and some types of underground applications.
Evan Hagenlock, Austin Powder (bio)
Using bulk explosives has many advantages over handling and loading packaged explosives but requires advanced loading technology. Loading technology for bulk explosives gives the blaster the ability mix and blend products at the borehole with different properties and performance characteristics. This flexibility allows for adjustments in the loading of blastholes or charges within a blasthole, which leads to better blast outcomes. Bulk loading systems, such as bulk trucks, require safety and controlling systems. Controlling the mixing and blending parameters, as well as monitoring the process is essential for the quality of the bulk product. While some safety and control systems are inherent with the loading technology, a blaster needs systems for safety and quality practices on the bench. These include fast and effective testing and monitoring of product characteristics. The presentation describes the common quality control systems and procedures for AN/FO, heavy AN/FO, emulsions, and emulsion blends.
Matt Spina (bio)
An overview of the components for the legal transportation of explosive materials including