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…
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Commercial Explosives Industry Advocates for Congress to Reform Redundant Process
The Institute of Makers of Explosives (IME) President Clark Mica released the following statement of support for the Transportation Security Screening Modernization Act (H.R. 5840): “Workers in the commercial explosives industry are already required to pass background checks. By passing the Transportation Security Screening Modernization Act, Congress can eliminate duplicative background checks and fees that do nothing to increase safety…
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 MoreCommercial Explosives Industry Applauds Legislation to Incentivize Hiring, Retaining CDL Drivers
The Institute of Makers of Explosives (IME) sent a letter to Representatives Abigail Spanberger (D-Va.) and Mike Gallagher (R-Wis.) in support of their bipartisan legislation that would offer tax incentives for companies to hire individuals and retain employees who qualify for commercial driver’s licenses (CDL). The Strengthening Supply Chains Through Truck Driver Incentives Act (H.R. 2450) would provide a $7,500…
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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