The Institute of Makers of Explosives (IME) announced the availability of a new safety library publication (SLP) for use by the commercial explosives industry. The new publication, SLP-33: Guide to Explosives & Blasting Agents, addresses safety in the manufacturing of explosives and blasting agents, and addresses elements of process safety management that are directly relevant to explosives manufacturing, storage and…
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IME’s Hoffman Recognized with ISEE President’s Award
The Institute of Makers of Explosives’ (IME) senior director of scientific and regulatory affairs, Dr. Joshua Hoffman, was presented with the prestigious ISEE President’s Award at the opening session of the International Society of Explosives Engineers (ISEE) 2024 Annual Conference. A professional engineer and licensed blaster, Hoffman is a lifetime member of ISEE and has served on a number of…
Read MoreIME renews safety alliance with MSHA to promote safe, healthy mining operations
At the 2023 annual meeting of the Institute of Makers of Explosives (IME), IME President Clark Mica and the Mine Safety and Health Administration’s (MSHA) Administrator for Mine Safety and Health Enforcement Brian Goepfert announced the renewal of a collaborative relationship to continue fostering safe and healthy working conditions at the nation’s mining operations. The announcement, under the authority of…
Read MoreNine IME Members Awarded Safety and Health Certificates of Excellence
The Institute of Makers of Explosives (IME) awarded nine of its member companies with a Safety and Health Certificate of Excellence. The announcement marks the highest number of IME Companies to receive the prestigious award in the last nine years. The Safety and Health Certificate of Excellence has been given annually since 2002 to IME member companies with a total…
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