Explosives Regulations

Part 1. Flyrock Control: Main Rules, Energy Management, and Surface Protection in Blasting Operations

Part 1. Flyrock Control: Main Rules, Energy Management, and Surface Protection in Blasting Operations Petr Explosives Group (PEG) “Blasting mats are NOT protection — good blast design is.” In a…

What Determines How Heavy the Blasting Mats Must Be?

What Determines How Heavy the Blasting Mats Must Be? A Practical Guide from Petr Explosives Group – PEG Style Now that you know how many mats you need for coverage…

How to Estimate Blasting Mat Coverage and Required Mat Weight

We have many discussions in our Practical Explosives Training School (PETS) classes about how to calculate or/and/or estimate blasting mat coverage. One of the questions we hear most often from…

Lightning During Blast Loading: What Blasters Must Do and Watch For

Lightning During Blast Loading: What Blasters Must Do and Watch For Lightning is one of the most dangerous hazards you will face while loading a shot. A single strike —…

What to Do If Your Explosives Magazine Is Broken Into

What to Do If Your Explosives Magazine Is Broken Into: Essential Procedures for Compliance and Safety In the explosives industry, the security of storage magazines constitutes a fundamental and continuous…

ATF vs. State Explosives Inspections

ATF vs. State Explosives Inspections Understanding the Difference When Inspecting Explosives Magazines Professionals working with explosives often interact with multiple regulatory authorities. Two of the most common inspectors involved in…