How do they match: Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters

  • Examine blast areas to determine amounts and kinds of explosive charges needed and to ensure that safety laws are observed.
  • Move and store inventories of explosives, loaded perforating guns, and other materials, according to established safety procedures.
  • Place safety cones around blast areas to alert other workers of danger zones, and signal workers as necessary to ensure that they clear blast sites prior to explosions.

  • Position safety or support equipment.