Quarrying
IExpE Specialist Examination No 2
In the two papers candidates will be examined in the theory and use of explosives in different types of quarry.
Paper 1
- Legislation Relating to the Use of Explosives in Quarries
- Licence Requirements for Site Mixed Explosives
- Shotfiring Rules
- Blasting Specifications
- Storage and Conveyance of Explosives and Detonators
- Dealing with Deteriorated Explosives and Detonators
- Profiling and Measurement of Quarry Faces
- Shotfiring Equipment
- The Dangers of Pre-Initiation of Electric Detonators
- Checking the Position of Finished Shotholes
- Shotfiring Procedures
- Estimation of Danger Zones
- Explosives: Types Used, Characteristics and Suitability
- Misfires
Paper 2
A two hour paper of questions in essay form, requiring the candidate to demonstrate an in-depth knowledge and experience of the use of explosives in quarries.
Necessary Background Reading
- The Quarries (Explosives)Regulations 1999: Approved Code of Practice
HSE Books
- The Use of Explosives in Quarrying
T E White & P Robinson Institute of Quarrying
- Location of Quarry Blast Holes
HSE Contract Research Report No 6/1988
- Literature and Selected Papers on Characteristics and Use of Quarry Explosives and Initiation Devices
Available on Application, from Explosives Suppliers Including Exchem Explosives and Orica Europe
- The Safe Use of Explosives in Quarries
SL8 Institute of Quarrying
- Past Papers on Drilling and Explosives Quarry Management
- Specialist Papers on the Use of Explosives Quarry Management
- Specialist Papers on the Use of Explosives in Quarries Explosives Engineering
- Quarries Miscellaneous Health and Safety Provisions Regulations
1995 HSE Books
- The Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations
1995 HSE Books
- A Guide to the Control of Explosives Regulations 1991
ISBN 0 11 885670 7. HSE Books
Advised Reading
- QPTC Guideline Series : No 1 Misfires EPIC
- QPTC Guideline Series : No 2 Managers Rules for Shotfirers EPIC
- QPTC Guideline Series : No 3 The Blasting specification EPIC
- QPTC Guideline Series : No 4 Training, Appointments and Competence EPIC
- Explosives Use, Drilling and Surveying Guidance for the Quarrying and Associated Industries
IExpE Publication No. 853000 I.Exp.E 6.
- ISEE Blasters Handbook
International Society of Explosives Engineers Publication
Supporting Literature
- Product Literature from Explosives Manufacturers
- SI No 2093 Carriage of Explosives by Road Regulations
1996 ISBN 0 11 062925 6 HSE Books
- Guidance Notes for Carriage of Explosives by Road Regulations
ISBN 0 7176 12511 HSE Books
- Rock Blasting and Explosives Engineering
P A Persson & R Holmberg ISBN 0 8493 8978 X CRC Press 1993
- Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (COSHH)
1988 HSE Books
