Institute of Makers of Explosives

During our 2024 Annual Meeting and Awards Banquet, IME awarded seven member companies with our annual Safety and Health Certificates of Excellence given to member companies with a total recordable incident rate (TRIR) better than the average overall rate achieved by the chemical manufacturing industry for the year 2023.   Congratulations to Nelson Brothers, Hunting, Orica, Baker Hughes, Halliburton's Jet Research Center, MP Associates, and Dyno Nobel. This marks the third year in a row Orica, Dyno Nobel and Halliburton – JRC have been awarded with these certificates. It is the second year in a row Baker Hughes has been recognized. We’re proud to recognize these seven companies for their commitment for continuing to create safe working environments for their employees.    #Safety #Security #Stewardship

At our 2024 Annual Meeting and Awards Banquet, IME recognized six member companies with the Tricia Appleton Award for Safety which is our highest award given to those member companies with zero recordable safety incidents the previous year.   The late Tricia Appleton was a relentless advocate for safety and we’re extremely proud of these six member companies for achieving the highest honor IME can give for safety.   Congratulations to Enaex, Maxam North America, Senex Explosives, EBV Explosives Environmental Control, Detotec North America, and Contract Drilling and Blasting.   #Safety #Security #Stewardship

As we recognize Truck Driver Appreciation Week, IME would like to express our sincere thanks to the men and women who safely and securely haul commercial explosives to keep our nation’s economy moving.   Without truck drivers transporting commercial explosives in all 50 states, critical infrastructure projects including mining, quarrying, construction, and energy production would not be possible.    #ThankATrucker #TruckDriverAppreciationWeek

Today, we honor the lives lost and the heroes who emerged on this day 23 years ago. We will never forget the courage of our first responders, the strength of survivors, and the unity that brought us together in the face of tragedy. #NeverForget

The Institute of Makers of Explosives (IME) announced today the availability of a new safety library publication (SLP) for use by the commercial explosives industry.  The new publication, titled SLP-33: Safety Recommendations for the Manufacture of Explosives and 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 use. SLP-33 is currently available for download on the IME website for a price of $25. Click here to order your copy today! -> https://bit.ly/4cFf9zi

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration's Safe + Sound Week begins today. Safe + Sound Week is an annual campaign by OSHA to promote workforce safety and employee well-being. The Institute of Makers of Explosives is proud to be a partner in this important effort! Whether it’s the safety of our workforce or the safety of our neighbors in the communities in which we operate – safety has been and will remain the top priority for IME and our members. hashtag #safety #SafeAndSoundAtWork #SafeAndSoundWeek #OSHASafeAndSound

Fun Fact: Did you know that commercial explosives are used to mine the gold, silver and bronze (copper, tin and zinc) required to make the more than 5,000 Olympic medals that will be awarded during the 2024 Olympics? IME salutes team USA for winning a historic 3,000th medal! Go team USA!  🇺🇸🥇🥈🥉

IME applauds Chairman Joe Manchin (I-WV) and Ranking Member John Barrasso (R-WY) for their bipartisan approach to permitting reform. We support S. 4753, the Energy Permitting Reform Act of 2024.   If passed, this bill would provide certainty to the permitting process, support continued economic growth and, ensure the United States' global position as a leader in energy production. IME urges a “Yes” vote on this important legislation.

IME is proud to be one of more than 150 organizations that support the Transportation Security Screening Modernization Act.   This legislation will eliminate duplicative background checks and fees for transportation workers. Giving these essential supply chain workers the ability to renew multiple credentials at the same time for a single fee would significantly reduce costs and hassle.   IME urges the Senate to advance this important legislation.    #ExplosivesBuildAmerica #Jobs #Safety #Security #SupplyChain #OneCheckOneFee

Yesterday, the House passed the bipartisan Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) which would improve and strengthen our nation’s ports and harbors, inland waterway navigation, flood and storm protection, and other aspects of our water resources infrastructure. IME and our members are proud to play an important role in the implementation of many of these critical infrastructure projects through the safe and secure use of commercial explosives for the extraction of aggregate materials used in construction, removal of old structures, and preparing areas for new construction. Read our press release below to learn more. #ExplosivesBuildAmerica