| Document ID (ISN) | 58053 |
| CIS number |
92-809 |
| Year |
1990 |
| Convention or series no. |
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| Title |
WCB blasters' handbook |
| Bibliographic information |
Workers' Compensation Board of British Columbia, 6951 Westminster Highway, Richmond, British Columbia V7C 1C6, Canada, 1990. 237p. Illus. |
| Abstract |
Intended as a study guide for persons who wish to be examined for a Workers' Compensation Board blasting certificate, this manual also serves as a source of reference for those already working in industry. Chapters cover topics such as: theory and classification of explosives; initiating devices and accessories; priming the charge; disposal of explosive materials; legal responsibilities; handling, transportation and storage of explosive materials; control of the blasting area; and initiation systems. Glossary. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
explosives; Canada; training material; shotfiring and blasting; blasting methods; British Columbia |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
disposal of harmful waste; handling and storage; initiation of explosions; criminal liability; restricted areas; safe working methods; glossary; training manuals |
| Document type |
C - Training manuals, audiovisual material |
| Country / State or Province | Canada |
| Subject(s) |
Fire and explosions
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
Fires, explosions and major hazards
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Criminal liability in OSH
OSH training
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