Blasting Supervisor

For all blasting work, the employer must appoint a blasting supervisor according to occupational health and safety legislation. The blasting supervisor is responsible for ensuring that the work is performed professionally, safely, and according to given instructions. When work is performed in teams, the blasting supervisor must instruct other workers based on their knowledge.

To be a blasting supervisor requires documented theoretical knowledge of blasting and at least one year of practical experience from blasting work. Most commonly, the blasting supervisor has a blasting certificate class A or B issued by the Swedish Rock Engineering Association, valid for five years.

Requirements

  • Theoretical knowledge: Documented knowledge of blasting, usually through a blasting certificate
  • Practical experience: At least one year of practice from blasting work during the last five years
  • Blasting certificate class A: Authorizes all professional blasting
  • Blasting certificate class B: Applies to blasting of less complicated types (boulders, concrete blocks, small-hole blasting)
  • Validity period: Blasting certificate is valid for five years and must be renewed
  • Training: Training in blasting technology and certificate from the Swedish Rock Engineering Association

Application for foreign qualifications

  • EU/EEA and Switzerland: Those with qualifications as a blasting supervisor from another EU/EEA country or Switzerland must apply to the Swedish Work Environment Authority
  • Documentation: Submit certificates of training and practical experience
  • Assessment: The Swedish Work Environment Authority assesses whether the qualifications meet Swedish requirements