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Blasters break up rock and demolish structures by placing and detonating explosives. Get more details on what it's like to be a blaster at: https://alis.alberta.ca/occinfo/occupations-in-alberta/occupation-profiles/blaster/ Learn about other Occupations in Alberta at: https://alis.alberta.ca/occinfo/occupations-in-alberta/
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