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Mechanical Rock Breaking and Non Explosive Excavation Safety

Introduces the safe use of mechanical rock breaking and non explosive excavation methods increasingly used at African mines to reduce blasting near infrastructure and improve continuous operation. Participants learn to operate and manage rock breakers, expansive agents and mechanical cutting equipment safely. The programme covers where these methods add value and the specific hazards they introduce.

What you will be able to do

  • Compare mechanical rock breaking and non explosive methods with blasting.
  • Operate hydraulic rock breakers and pedestal boom systems safely.
  • Apply expansive chemical agents with correct controls and precautions.
  • Manage flying fragment, dust and noise hazards during breaking.
  • Position equipment and people to avoid line of fire and instability.
  • Select appropriate methods for confined and infrastructure sensitive areas.

Course outline

  1. 01Non explosive excavation methods overview
  2. 02Hydraulic rock breaker and boom operation
  3. 03Expansive agents and chemical breaking
  4. 04Mechanical cutting and excavation equipment
  5. 05Flying fragment, dust and noise control
  6. 06Positioning, stability and line of fire
  7. 07Method selection for sensitive areas

Who should attend

This programme is aimed at operators, mining supervisors, engineers and safety practitioners applying mechanical or non explosive excavation techniques.

Dates, venues and fees

DatesVenueDaysFeeCalendar
17 to 18 Aug 2026Mauritius2US$1,100
24 to 25 Aug 2026Dubai2US$1,100
31 Aug to 1 Sep 2026Lagos2US$1,100
7 to 8 Sep 2026Harare2US$1,100
14 to 15 Sep 2026Kampala2US$1,100
21 to 22 Sep 2026Dar es Salaam2US$1,100
28 to 29 Sep 2026Pretoria2R10,000
5 to 6 Oct 2026Cape Town2R10,000
19 to 20 Oct 2026Online2US$900
26 to 27 Oct 2026Mozambique2US$1,100
2 to 3 Nov 2026Cairo2US$1,100
9 to 10 Nov 2026Accra2US$1,100
16 to 17 Nov 2026Lusaka2US$1,100
23 to 24 Nov 2026Kigali2US$1,100
30 Nov to 1 Dec 2026Nairobi2US$1,100
7 to 8 Dec 2026Durban2R10,000
14 to 15 Dec 2026Johannesburg2R10,000

Fees are per delegate. South African venues are priced in rand; other locations and online in US dollars. Fees exclude 15% VAT where applicable. Group bookings of three or more delegates from the same organisation qualify for a reduced rate; contact us for a quotation.

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