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NB Blasting Training

Distance Quick Reference

Regulatory distance requirements per NB Reg 91-191

Critical Distances

Blasting area boundary from blast site

s.146

50 m

Minimum clearance zone for all blasting operations

Separation between explosives and detonators

s.153

50 m

During storage and handling at blast site

No smoking near explosive storage

s.151(c)

30 m

From any magazine or storage area

Drilling near loaded holes

s.158

1.5× depth OR 6.5 m min

Whichever distance is greater

Misfire approach wait time

s.169

15 min

Minimum wait after last expected detonation

Lightning storm clearance

s.162

300 m

All personnel from loaded holes during electrical storms

Important Distances

No smoking during explosives handling

s.151(c)

15 m

During loading, priming, or handling operations

Warning signs from blasting area

s.163

100 m

Posted on all access roads and approaches

Radio transmission restriction (electric blasting)

s.161

15 m

From electric detonator circuits

Other Distances

Vehicle parking from loading area

s.155

25 m

Non-essential vehicles during loading operations

Table View

RequirementDistanceSection
Blasting area boundary from blast site50 ms.146
Separation between explosives and detonators50 ms.153
No smoking near explosive storage30 ms.151(c)
No smoking during explosives handling15 ms.151(c)
Drilling near loaded holes1.5× depth OR 6.5 m mins.158
Warning signs from blasting area100 ms.163
Radio transmission restriction (electric blasting)15 ms.161
Vehicle parking from loading area25 ms.155
Misfire approach wait time15 mins.169
Lightning storm clearance300 ms.162

Reference: NB Reg 91-191 Part XII