Blast records are to be kept by the shotfirer of all blasts loaded and fired.

The various state regulations require a record of all blasts and the type and quantity of explosives used.

The blast clearance zone must also be defined and documented for surface blasts.

Australian Standard AS2187.2 Use of Explosives Appendix A provides the following guidance:

A3 BLAST RECORDS
Details of the blast should be taken and maintained, including but not limited to the following:
(a) Environmental conditions at the time of the blast.
(b) Monitoring equipment including type, serial number and location.
(c) Details of measurements recorded during the blast.
(d) Details of flyrock or fly.
(e) Details of incidents and complaints.
(f) Comment on the results of the blast.
(g) Proposed modification to the blast plan for future shots.