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OHS certificates

Get a blaster’s certificate, underground mine manager or foreman certificate, or register your radiation equipment.

Introduction

To handle, prepare, fire or dispose of explosives or to supervise workers who work underground, you must apply for a certificate.

In focus

Any worker who uses, handles, prepares, loads, fires, burns or destroys an explosive or detonator must hold a blaster’s certificate.

An employer must ensure that workers working underground are supervised by a certified mine manager or foreman.