November

A recent global safety report for mining indicates a gradual but steady improvement in mine safety, with a total recordable injury (TRI) frequency rate at a low 2,90 – down from 5,07 just a decade ago.The Safety Performance Report by the International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM) benchmarked the progress of its members during 2021. The ICMM noted that the industry has focused on “operational, cultural and leadership transformation” in reducing fatalities in recent years.

“The blasting philosophy of BME is expressed through our innovative products and leading initiation technologies. This also means aligning our policies with customer’s own safety protocols and broader regulatory requirements. Ramesh Dhoorgapersadh, BME General Manager for Safety, Health, Environment, Risk and Quality (SHERQ). Click here to read the full details:
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BME raises safety bar with high current detonator testing.
BME recently conducted tests with an independent research partner to show that the AXXIS Titanium EDD is highly resistant to high current AC voltages.

The Safety Performance Report by the International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM) benchmarked the progress of its members during 2021.
The ICMM noted that the industry has focused on “operational, cultural and leadership transformation” in reducing fatalities in recent years.Click here to read the full details:#safety #blasting #detonator #esg #software

Safe, controlled blasting at Midrand office park. As the latest generation electronic initiation system from blasting solutions provider BME, AXXIS Silver has once again proved its accuracy and flexibility in a controlled blast in a – high-density area. According to Hennie Du Preez, Manager for AXXIS Support at BME, Pro-Frag Drilling and Blasting, who is widely known as experts and the preferred supplier in the application of electronic delay detonators, had to initiate a blast in Midrand Gauteng, for their client Labucon, , amid an urban area. Blasting was required for excavations at a new office park precinct, with strict limitations to avoid any impact on adjacent structures. “It was important that the blast be conducted with minimal levels of ground vibration and air blast,” said Du Preez. “It also had to ensure that the risk of fly rock was also well addressed and mitigated.” There was no room for error in the blast parameters, he noted, as there was a roadway just 20 metres away and a building housing a gym only 34 metres away. Pro-frag drilling and blasting construction company provided the specific timing design, with blast holes measuring four metres deep and 89 mm in diameter – spaced, 1.5 1,8 metres apart. “Using AXXIS Silver to initiate the 766 detonators on this blast, we were able to ensure a controlled blast within the limitations required,” he said. Electronic initiation systems allow detonators to be accurately initiated within milliseconds of each other. This staggers the energy release, avoiding the chance of five or six holes detonating at the same time. Reducing the charge mass per delay leads to lower vibrations. Click to watch the full story here:
#construction #drilling #detonation #safety #vibration #noise #precision

We are excited to announce that BME and ProFrag Drilling have teamed up to successfully execute a flawless blast in a high density area using BME’s AXXIS Silver Advanced Detonating System. This system offers precision, control and advanced safety features to ensure the safety of workers and the environment, while providing a reliable and accurate detonation with minimal vibration and noise. We are proud to partner with ProFrag Drilling to provide a reliable, safe, and efficient solution for construction projects in densely populated areas. Click here to watch the blast video:

https://watch.wave.video/safe-controlled-blasting-at-midrand-office-park-SukePJKpqEK9TzK4
#construction #drilling #detonation #safety #vibration #noise #precision

We are excited to announce that BME and ProFrag Drilling have teamed up to successfully execute a flawless blast in a high density area using BME’s AXXIS Silver Advanced Detonating System. This system offers precision, control and advanced safety features to ensure the safety of workers and the environment, while providing a reliable and accurate detonation with minimal vibration and noise. We are proud to partner with ProFrag Drilling to provide a reliable, safe, and efficient solution for construction projects in densely populated areas.

Click here to watch the blast video:
#construction #drilling #detonation #safety #vibration #noise #precision