Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters
Explosives workers, ordnance handling experts, and blasters perform tasks related to the controlled use of explosives for various purposes, including mining, construction, and demolition in a way that minimizes environmental impact. While their primary focus is on safety and precision in handling explosives, they require a moderate to extensive knowledge of the geosciences to engage in:
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Placing and detonating explosives to fragment rock formations to facilitate the extraction of valuable minerals from the Earth’s crust.
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Creating slopes for construction projects, stabilizing rock formations, or preventing landslides by controlled blasting.
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Contributing to tunneling projects by using explosives to excavate through rock and soil.
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Preparing for building foundations by breaking up hard rock or creating suitable conditions for subsequent construction activities.
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Conducting controlled explosions for seismic exploration. This technique helps geoscientists gather subsurface data and study the Earth’s structure for resource exploration or geological research.
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Aiding in land reclamation projects by using controlled blasts to reshape and regrade land surfaces. This is done to restore landscapes affected by mining or construction activities.
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