Shot-firers information

What is a shot-firer?

Explosives are the only dangerous good specifically designed to cause maximum physical damage. Modern explosives have evolved and been refined by industry. Our increasing knowledge in various disciplines of chemistry and physics has enabled explosives to be completely safe in the hands of the person who has studied and who has practical experience with them.

All explosives handled in the course of blasting operations shall be under the direct supervision of a licensed shot-firer. The responsibility of the shot-firer shall not cease until s/he is satisfied that there is no danger and the 'All Clear' signal is given.

The shot-firer should be familiar with the specific provisions of Part 9 of the Dangerous Goods (General) Regulations 1998 which deals specifically with the use of explosives.

What training is available?

All applicants must attend an approved shot-firers training course. This licence is mandated under the Dangerous Goods Act 1998

Contact Workplace Standards Tasmania Helpline to obtain course details and venues.

Shot-firer permit application process

All persons applying for a shot-firer's permit must be granted a 'Character clearance' from Workplace Standards Tasmania

Blasting information

General information regarding blasting and record keeping

Explosives to be added to the SSDS Act

Government is proposing that explosives be added to the SSDS Act as a 'security sensitive dangerous substance' and that all parts of the industry be brought under the one security framework

Safety alert - Fire in rear tray of shotfirer vehicle (Dept of Mines and Energy - Qld)