As the Pit Foreman, you will be expected to comply with all relevant Codes of Practices, Standard Operating Procedures and Legal Requirements as well as model safe behaviour.More of your responsibilities will include:Contributing to achieving Safety, Health, and Environmental targetsConducting relevant mini risk assessments / hazard identificationKnowing and understanding the risk profile for his / her work areaExamining drilled holes and measure temperature, depth, for water & collapse of holeClearly demarcating the area prior to any explosives being brought onto the site and ensure that all vehicle entry points are clearly markedFence off all approaches to the blasting area and display the relevant signageRecording all data on log sheet as well as observing any sponcomCollecting all explosives from the magazine and load the explosivesAssisting in charging up the holes, ensuring accurate amount (kg) of explosives in each holeWalk the line and ensure correct tying methodEnsuring bench is closed off and guarding the line ensuring no unauthorised accessCleaning up the area after the blast e.g. flags and sign boards to be taken awayOpening the bench as soon as the area is safe
