Blasters Weekend The Blasters Weekend included a training seminar on Saturday designed specifically for the blaster in the field. The seminar qualifies for blasters re-training hours in several states. Instructors and topics included: Larry Mirabelli — Introduction; Mark Grigons — Using Scaled Depth of Burial; Keith Henderson — Moving 50 Feet of Burden; Bill Hissem — Drilling Accuracy; Sandy Tavelli — Electronic Detonator Systems; Rodney Burke — Bulk Explosives – Field Controls for Quality; John Watson — Importance of Blaster’s Log; Frank Sames — Advanced Blasting Practices – Support Systems and Emerging Roles of a Blaster; and Doug Rudenko and Joe Crownover — Blasting Near Buried Pipelines. Sunday also included the regulatory panel discussion, video roundup and welcome reception in the exhibit hall where blasters had the opportunity to view the latest product innovations in blasting technology. Bill Hissem presented training on drilling accuracy. Almost 200 attended the blasters training seminar. Keith Henderson presented training on moving 50 feet of burden. Attendees enjoyed a complimentary reception following Saturday’s seminar. 6 The Journal of Explosives Engineers March/April 2013http://www.isee.org