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Instructors also provide an overview of new product introductions related to explosives and the latest on electronic blasting systems and supporting technologies. It dives deep into the safe handling of explosives and emphasizes the hazards posed by deteriorated explosives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cSafety is the primary driving factor in the mining industry, and recognizing the hazard is key to advancing safety at the workplace. Our BEST Course is specifically developed to improve the recognition and handling of hazardous situations, so everyone can go home safely every day,\u201d said Robert McClure, president of RAM and BEST Course facilitator and instructor.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Attendees registering for the course before July 31 will receive an early registration discount. For more information and to register, visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ramets.com\/education-services\/best-course\/\">http:\/\/www.ramets.com\/education-services\/best-course.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Source: <\/em><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ramets.com\/\"><em>RAM<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Blast engineering and consulting firm R.A. McClure, Inc. (RAM) has announced the dates for its Blasting and Explosives Safety Training (BEST) Course, to be held Sept. 15-17, 2026, at the Crazy Horse Memorial in Crazy Horse, S.D.&nbsp; The in-person event features a blend of in-class instruction and field trips to the Crazy Horse Memorial and Mt. 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