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Figure 1. Location of the mining permit project. <br /> <br />3.3 Day(s) and time(s) of blasting <br />The Cement Plant operates 24/7 - 365 days per year. In order to meet production needs of the plant the <br />Quarry will need to operate 5 to 7 days/week with blasting operations carried out 5 days/week. Monday to <br />Friday. <br /> <br />3.4 Methods used to control access <br />The access has been control by: <br />• The quarry area will have a fence or a berm established between the property boundary and the <br />Quarry crest.. <br />• Access to the Quarry is selective on the entrance, the visitors and contractor must comply with <br />Holcim Safety Standards which include - MSHA, Safety Site Specific Induction, H&S Standards, PPE, <br />etc.) <br />• Applying the Standard Recommended Practices for Drilling and Blasting operations (Holcim) <br /> <br />3.5 Outline warning signals (e.g., sirens, horns, etc.) <br />• The Quarry must install safety signs for blasting operations along the perimeter of the quarry site. <br />• Signs, cones, or barricades shall be placed at the entrance to the Blast Site to prevent unauthorized <br />entry. <br />• An audible blast siren warning shall be given just prior to each blast. <br />• Safety signs will be placed around the blasting area. <br />• Signs at the entrance of the Quarry will establish Designated Entry and Hold Points for Quarry. <br />• Signs at the entrance of the Quarry will indicate the date and time of the blast.