Check

• ...availability of blasting shelter
• ...your blasting equipment
• ...the face
• ...the drill pattern
• ...exposure within and around the blast area
• ...availability of adequate stemming

Diagram

• ...the shot as drilled
• ...delay timings

Measure

• ...burden, spacing & depth, noting any deviations

Calculate

• ...the powder factor

Ensure

• ...adequate trained personnel on blast crew

Load

• ...so shot can be fired prior to completion of loading in case of emergency
  (weather, equipment breakdown, etc.)

Clean

• ...shot area prior to hook-up

Clear

• ...blast area after hook-up

Utilize

• ...blasting shelter and adequate cover for ALL in the blast area

Receive

• ...distinct "clear to fire" signal

Check

• ...post blast area for safe re-entry

Give

• ..."clear to re-enter" signal

Complete

• ...shot report with diagram