detailed article based on IS 40812013 – Blasting and Related Drilling Operations (Code of Safety) with a comparison to international standards such as OSHA (USA), MSHA (USA), and ILO guidelines.

Blasting and drilling are critical operations in construction, tunneling, quarrying, and infrastructure development. However, these activities pose high risks such as premature explosions, flying debris, toxic fumes, misfires, and transportation hazards. To minimize these risks, standards and codes of safety have been developed worldwide.