?By using the information and calculators in the app, I believe our customers will have the tools on hand to assist in achieving better and safer blasting outcomes,? said Matt Monaghan, Orica Quarry Services? national quarry and construction manager.
Developed in partnership with a team of technology experts, the application?s built-in blasting calculators perform complex calculations and conversions, assisting blasting engineers with identifying rock properties, optimising blast performance and carrying out ?Take 5? safe work procedures.
?Being able to check product specifications and run complex calculations without the need to access manuals and laptops has made my job easier on complex blasting projects,? said Rob Domotor, a senior Orica blasting technician.
?I have put the guide to the test in the field on close proximity blasting jobs and have found it to be accurate and reliable, giving the confidence needed to proceed with the blast.?
As the app functions online or offline, it is practical to use at all locations, even where internet services are not available.
Orica?s Pocket Blast Guide app is available for Apple iOS (iPad, iPod and iPhone), BlackBerry and Google Android devices.
To download Orica?s free Pocket Blast Guide app, visit www.oricaminingservices.com/mobile
Source: Orica Mining Services