This site has been created for blasters. It is intended to make available tools that can be used in day to day operations such as checklists, formulas, forms, guides, and tables. Much of the information is provided by members and is intended to be general in nature or serve as samples only. Because each job site is unique, the information presented may not apply to a specific field situation. Users of this site are cautioned to carefully consider the tools that are presented and decide for themselves if they are safe and appropriate for the intended use. Also, remember to always consult the manufacturer of the product(s) you are using for recommended practices. Finally, many more tools can be found in the ISEE Blaster's Library. Members are encouraged to submit samples and ideas by emailing the Blaster's Toolkit at webmaster@isee.org

Checklists & Forms
Blast Record for Surface Coal [KY Dept of Mines suggested] Excel doc. 27K
Blast Report & Instructions [PA DEP Required] Word doc. 201K
Report of Blasting Operations [KY Dept of Mines recommended] Word doc. 23K
Report of Pole Hole Blasting [KY Dept of Mines recommended] Word doc. 23K

Handbooks & Guides
Best Practices: Fall Related Accidents [MSHA] PDF
Best Practices: Safety Precautions for Using Hand Held Drills [MSHA] PDF 44K
Best Practices: Underground Drilling with Augers & Jacklegs [MSHA] PDF 19K
Blasting Guidance Manual: Part 1 pg. 1-41 [OSM] PDF 2440K
Blasting Guidance Manual: Part 2 pg. 42-95 [OSM] PDF 2730K
Blasting Guidance Manual: Part 3 pg. 96-147 [OSM] PDF 2505K
Blasting Guidance Manual: Part 4 pg. 148-201 [OSM] PDF 2119K
Blasting Safety Plan Sample [Compliments Revey Associates Inc.] Word doc. 60K
Emergency Response Guidebook [PHMSA] HTML link
Explosives Product Guide [ISEE] HTML link
Factsheet: Commercial Drivers License (CDL) [FMCSA] HTML link
2009 Edition Field Practice Guidelines [Blast Vibration & Seismograph Section, ISEE] PDF 233K
Flagperson's Handbook [NW Territories Worker's Comp Board] PDF 915K
FMCSA Hazardous Materials Brochure PDF 314K
Glossary of Blasting Terms [PA DEP] HTML link
Glossary of Commercial Explosives Industry Terms [IME (SLP#12] HTML link
Glossary of Terms used in Explosives & Blasting [USBM] Word doc. 92K
Guia De Practica En El Lugar Para Sismografos Usados En Voladuras 2002 PDF 79K
Guidance on Passing Through Airport Security for Explosives Professionals [TSA] Word doc. 73K (Updated 05-05)
Guide to developing Security Plan for transport of hazmat [FMCSA] HTML link
Guide to Green Construction Practices [Hong Kong Productivity Council] PDF 1.26MB
Guidelines to Minimize Airblast [ISEE Proceedings] Word doc. 24K
Hand Signaling Control [US Dept of Labor - OSHA] HTML link
HMT Enhanced Security Requirements [DOT - RSPA] PDF
Incident Report Sample Guidelines [Govt of Western Australia] PDF
Industry Security Brochure [ATF] PDF
OSHA Publications & Posters (free) - HTML link

Public Relations Tools
ISEE Blasters Complaint Form Word doc. 12K
Sample Preblast Survey Offer Letter Word doc. 28K
PR At the Doorstep* [ISEE Public Education and Public Relations Committee] PPT
ISEE Public Meeting Guide* [ISEE Public Education and Public Relations Committee] PPT
*To request a copy of either these presentations on a disc, contact ISEE headquarters at (440) 349-4400.

Training Aids
DHS Training for Chemical-terrorism Vulnerability Information [CVI Link]
Securing Explosives [ISEE Explosives Security Committee Presentation] PDF
Explosives Security Plans Presentation [RSPA] PPT 764K
Hours of Service Presentation [FMCSA] PPT 794K
Misfires, What Employees Need to Know [VA Dept of Mines & Minerals] PPT 89K

Tables & Formulas
Blast Design - (Burden Ratio Method) Word doc. 24K
Blast Design - (Powder Factor Method) Word doc. 28K
Blasting Level Criteria from USBM RI 8507 PDF
Building Out of Borehole Water Word doc. 24K
Burden Calculation Word doc. 20K
Controlled Blasting Specifications Word doc. 32K
Conversion Factors (English & Metric Blasting Values) Word doc. 28K
Convert Sound Levels from dB to millibars Word doc. 76K
Convert Sound Levels from dB to Psi Word doc. 80K
Cubic Yards of Rock per Borehole Word doc. 20K
Cubic Yards of Rock (Table) Excel 40k
Deck Length Calculation Word doc. 20K
Detonation Pressure Word doc. 20K
Electrical Blasting Calculations Word doc. 32K
Loading Factor Table Word doc. 56K
Maximum Borehole Depth for a Single Primer Word doc. 20K
Particle Velocity Prediction Word doc. 28K
Powder Factor: Quarry & Construction/Surface Coal Word doc. 24K
Richter Scale vs PPV [Instantel Just for the Record Newsletter Q2, 2002] PDF 36K
Spacing Calculation Word doc. 20K
SubDrill Calculation Word doc. 20K
Vector Sum Calculation Word doc. 20K

Standards & Regulations
US Federal Register
US Code
US Code of Federal Regulations
ATF Regulations
ATF P 5400.7 - Federal Explosives Law and Regulations - 2007
DOT Regulations
Hazmat Regulations and Interpretations [Office of Hazardous Materials Safety]
MSHA 30 CFR Update
OSHA Regulations
OSM Regulations

Useful Links
TRAIL - Technical Report Archive and Image Library

Weather Conversion Calculators
Defense Environmental Network & Information eXchange (DENIX) Safety Guides
OSHA-EPA Occupational Chemical Database
Associations/Standard Setting Organizations
Canadian Government Agencies
US Geological Survey - Explosives Statistics and Information
U.S. Federal Government Agencies
U.S. States
Universities