Blasters Training spanned two days, offering specialized instruction for field blasters on both Friday and Saturday. It qualified for re-training hours in various states. Topics included Safety and Security During Loading Operation, How Drilling Inaccuracies Affect Blasting, Ground Vibration Community Effects, Bulk Trucks – Calibration, Types, Uses, New Technology, Blaster’s Math Workshop, The Results of Small Mistakes on Blasting Operations, Close Proximity Blasting Next to Sensitive Structures, Perimeter Control through Step Drilling and Cushion Blasting, Delay Timing for Different Geologies, Seismograph Setup and Interpretation, and Best Practices When Using Detonating Cord and Detonators.
Additionally, the Blasters Training featured a regulatory panel discussion, video roundup, lunches, and a welcome reception in the exhibit hall. Attendees had the opportunity to explore the latest product innovations in blasting technology.
The International Society of Explosives Engineers held its 50th Annual Conference on Explosives and Blasting Technique January 24 - 27, 2024, at the Savannah Convention Center, in Savannah, Georgia.
Nearly 1,700 blasters, manufacturers, government officials and suppliers from all over the world gathered for this conference to gain new insights, ideas, and form new business alliances.
This annual networking event is the premier international forum for the hands-on explosives user. The 2024 program showcased advances in explosives during 3 days of technical sessions, 2 days of blasters training, 4 days in the exhibit hall, fact-filled poster session, educational programs, and special events.
Held every two years, the Ohio Drilling & Blasting Conference is your opportunity to get the training hours approved by the State of Ohio. Held on Friday, March 22, 2024, in Columbus, OH. A welcome reception is Thursday, March 21st from 6:00-7:30 p.m. Click here to go to the registration page which includes hotel location and phone number if you need accommodations.
To register click here: https://isee.li/2024OhioDrillingBlasting