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This site provides information to help you work safely while performing blasting operations. We welcome your comments and suggestions.
Blasting Operations
Accident Awareness
Recent Accidents
- Fall of 28-30 feet prevented by worker's fall arrest equipment
- Vertebrae fractured when roofer fell wearing harness not connected to lifeline
- more accidents
Fatalities
- Wood products worker struck by board that kicked back
- Cement and plaster worker exposed to airborne asbestos in the 1950s through 1970s
- more fatalities
Fatalities in 2007: 87
What's New
Working Alone or in Isolation - New requirements
Information on the new changes to the OHS Regulation for workers who work alone or in isolation.
Updated Training Providers List January 2008
First Aid, Diving, and Joint Committee Training Providers (PDF 229 KB)
Transporting Dangerous Goods
- Blasters must know the requirements for transporting explosives. For more information refer to Transport Canada.
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