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In different layers.

The area under the direct control and authority of the shotfirer from the time charging of explosives begins until the area is declared safe.
Also referred to as ‘Charge Site’ or ‘Charge Area’. The load area includes shots being loaded or about to be loaded that have been demarcated by the appropriate barricades. The load area also includes any shots that are sleeping

Of or pertaining to a large mass, much larger than normal.

Signal tube device used to provide a delay in a detonating cord trunkline. Capable of firing in two directions.

1/1000th of a second

A multiple combinations of oxides of nitrogen (N2O, NO, NO2, N2O4, N2O3, N2O5) with nitrogen dioxide (NO2) being the principal hazardous nitrous gas.

Chemically – the gain of oxygen by a molecule, atom or ion.

Two or more (straight) lines, (flat) surfaces equally distant from one another at all points.

Of material – that which will deform before breaking.

Gases generated by the detonation of explosives during blasting.