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The Petr Explosive Training course is a collaboration with the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment that offers basic- essential training for inexperienced blasters on general explosives regulations and best practices procedures, emphasizing practical knowledge. The topics covered will include regulatory components (explosives safety, handling, storage, and applications) with an overview of the current explosive regulations for the Federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) . This course may count towards the required experience for the Colorado State Explosives Permit. Also, this class will be specifically tailored to examine the current, correct industrial practices for explosive handling and use in Colorado and the United States. This program is designed for all classifications of Type 1 applicants: Special Use, Transporter, Geophysical Exploration, Avalanche Control, Construction Limited, and Construction.
The registration fee includes course tuition, course materials, lunch and refreshments at breaks.
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After completing this course, each participant will obtain a State-approved certificate for 16 hours of continuing education. This is the amount required over the three years prior to permit renewal for Type I permit holders.
Evolution of modern explosives, initiation systems, and core terminology.
Federal ATF oversight, safe storage requirements, and explosives handling standards.
State permitting process, storage rules, and classifications of explosives.
Usage compliance, inventory tracking, and Table of Distance requirements.
Regulatory standards for explosive storage facilities and magazines.
Best practices for minimizing public disturbance and regulatory complaints.
Consolidation of regulatory concepts and compliance readiness.
Types of commercial explosives and their approved applications.
Requirements for possession, storage, use, and manufacturing approvals.
Risk mitigation strategies and insurance considerations.
Detailed review of storage regulations and Tables of Distance.
Preparation, submission, and compliance standards for blast reports.
Advanced initiation methods and practical field applications.
Focused review of exam-relevant material and key regulatory points.
Clarification of advanced topics and certification pathways.
This course is being held at the Golden Community Center in downtown Golden, CO.
Address: 1470 10th St, Golden, CO 80401
Website: Golden Community Center
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8:30 to 9:30 Commercial Explosives Fundamentals
9:30 to 10:30 ATF & State Application Processes
10:30 to 10:45 Break
10:45 to 11:45 Fly Rock Protection & Blaster’s Insurance
11:45 to 12:45 Advanced Storage & Distance Requirements
12:45 to 13:45 Lunch Break
13:45 to 14:45 Blast Reporting Requirements
14:45 to 15:30 Applications & Initiation Systems
15:30 to 16:30 Certification Exam Preparation & Open Discussion
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