Training & Education
Outside Training & Higher Education
Please note that the following listed agencies, groups and companies are not affiliated with or endorsed by IME in any way. IME does not guarantee that the information listed is current or exhaustive. Information is posted as it is received by IME from those agencies, groups and companies listed.
Any North American provider of training or other relevant coursework pertaining to commercial explosives is welcome to request that their contact information appear on this list. Please contact IME for details.
TABLE OF CONTENTS:
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American Trucking Associations
2200 Mill Road, Alexandria, Virginia 22314
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Compliance and Safety LLC
PO Box 44
Middletown, DE 19709
Tel: 1-(800) 975-7640
Fax: (302) 358-2020
E-mail: Sales@Complianceandsafety.com
Web site: http://ComplianceAndSafety.com
Compliance and Safety offers OSHA compliant safety training. Videos/DVDs/Kits covering: Workplace safety, construction safety, HR Training, Health Hazards and more. -
Dangerous Goods Advisory Council (DGAC)
DGAC offers a wide range of hazardous materials transportation regulatory compliance training programs. These programs are designed for individuals who participate in the development, implementation, evaluation, execution or training for their organization's regulatory compliance activities. Please contact them for a list of courses.
1100 H Street., NW
Suite 740
Washington, DC 20005
Tel: 800-634-1598, 202-289-4550
Fax: 202-289-4074
info@dgac.org
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Emergency Film Group
P.O. Box 1928
Edgartown, MA 02539
Tel: 1-800-842-0999
Fax: 508-627-8863
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EPA Region III Hazardous Materials Transportation Incident Training Seminars
EPA Region III (Delaware, the District of Columbia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia), will hold three seminars on preparing for hazmat transportation incidents. For registration/and or exhibitor information, call the conference hotline at 410-676-0882. -
Explosives Academy
7777 Glades Road
Boca Raton, FL 33434
Tel: 800-432-0840
E-mail: info@explosivesacademy.org
Web site: www.explosivesacademy.org
Explosives Academy offers numerous online and in-person classes on explosives safety
and awareness training to prepare for blasters certification, blasting contractor licenses,
ATF, DOD, & DOT explosives transportation. Regular classes are also available on
improvised explosives devices (IEDs) and explosively formed penetrators (EFPs).
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J.J. Keller & Associates, Inc.
3003 W. Breezewood Lane
P.O. Box 368
Neenah, WI 54957-0368
Tel: 800-327-6868
E-mail: sales@jjkeller.com
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Long Island Productions, Inc.
Offers variety of safety training products including DOT hazmat compliance videos. Please contact them for a catalog and additional information.
106 Capitola Drive
Durham, NC 27713
Tel: 800-397-5215 or 919-544-6663
Fax - 919-544-5800
mail@longislandproductions.com
www.safetytrainingnetwork.com
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Lorne Bellamy and Associates
34 Lee Avenue
Bradford, ON
Canada L3Z 1A9
Tel: 905-775-4771
Fax: 905-778-9002
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National Transportation Consultants, Inc.
P.O. Box 5728
Douglasville, GA 30154
Tel: 770-942-7460 or 770-942-2731
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RAM Inc., Explosives Educational Services
Onsite, custom and scheduled training courses
2116 Hardin Lane
Powell, OH 43065
Tel: 740-363-6976
Fax: 740-362-3946
E-mail: r.mcclure@ramets.com
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Regulations Training, Inc.
Offers multimodal hazardous materials and dangerous goods transportation training covering DOT 49 CFR, IATA DGR, and IMDG Code regulations.
Based in Denver, CO
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Transportation Safety Institute (DTI-30)
TSI is part of the U.S. Department of Transportation, they offer courses which are designed to train individuals in skills necessary to monitor the transportation of hazmat in their areas of responsibility. Please contact them for a list of courses.
4400 Will Rogers Parkway, Suite 218
Oklahoma City, OK 73108
Tel: 405-949-0036 ext 374
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U.S. Department of Transportation Research and Special Programs Administration
DHM-50
400 Seventh St., SW
Washington, DC 20590-0001
Tel: 202-366-4900
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International Society of Explosives Engineers - ISEE
The International Society of Explosives Engineers (ISEE) is a professional society dedicated to promoting the safe and controlled use of explosives in mining, quarrying, construction, manufacturing, forestry, and many other commercial pursuits. They provide numerous courses related to explosives.
30325 Bainbridge Road
Cleveland, Ohio 44139
Tel: 440-349-4400
Fax: 440-349-3788
www.isee.org
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RAM Inc., Explosives Educational Services
Onsite, custom and scheduled training courses
2116 Hardin Lane
Powell, OH 43065 USA
Tel: 740-363-6976
Fax: 740-362-3946
E-mail: r.mcclure@ramets.com
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TerraDinamica Lucca-Brown, LLC
5 Meadow Brook Road
Granby, CT 06035
Web: 860-844-0506
Fax: 860-844-0507
explosives@terradinamica.com
www.terradinamica.com
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Academy for Blasting and Explosives Technology
Blasting Seminar for Quarry and Construction Blasting
"ROCK BLASTING & OVERBREAK CONTROL".
Montville, Ohio
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US Department of Labor, National Mine Health and Safety Academy
US Department of Labor
Mine Safety and Health Administration
National Mine Health and Safety Academy
Attention Student Services
1301 Airport Road
Beaver, WV 25813-9426
Tel: 304-256-3257
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ABS Group
16855 Northchase Drive
Houston, TX 77060
Tel: 281.673.2800
Fax: 281.673.2950
Please contact Ellen Leonard at 281.673.2912
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Baker Engineering and Risk Consultants, Inc.
3330 Oakwell Court, Suite 100
San Antonio, TX 78218
Tel: 210-824-5960
Fax: 210-824-5964
Complete details may be obtained at
www.BakerRisk.com
Colorado School of Mines
Office of Special Programs and Continuing Education
Golden, CO 80401
Tel: 303-273-3321
Fax: 303-273-3314
Contact: Dr. Vilem Petr, Assistant Research Professor
Mining Engineering Department
www.mines.edu/outreach/cont_ed
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Computational Mechanics Associates
Offering a variety of courses. Please contact them for more information.
P.O. Box 11314
Baltimore, MD 21239-0314
Tel: 410-532-3260
Fax: 410-532-3261
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Franklin Applied Physics, Inc.
98 Highland Avenue
Post Office Box 313
Oaks, PA 19456
Tel: 610-666-6645
Fax: 610-666-0173
FrankPhys@aol.com
http://members.aol.com/FrankPhys
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University of Rhode Island
DHS Center of Excellence Explosives Detection, Mitigation, Response
Attn: Jimmie C. Oxley, professor of Chemistry
Kingston, RI 02881
Tel: (401) 874-2103
Fax: (401) 874-2103
E-mail: joxley@chm.uri.edu
For more information, visit http://energetics.chm.uri.edu/
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Safety Consulting Engineers - Professional Process Safety Firm
Offering classes in Fire, Explosion & Thermal Hazards Training; Fire & Explosion Prevention & Protection Techniques; Electrical Area Classification; Classification of Hazardous Materials for Transport; Thermal Stability Hazards; and Chemical Reaction Hazards.
Call Victoria Jones at 847-925-8100 for information and registration for all classes or see www.sceinc.com .
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Franklin Applied Physics, Inc.
98 Highland Avenue
Post Office Box 313
Oaks, PA 19456
Tel: 610-666-6645
Fax: 610-666-0173
FrankPhys@aol.com
The National Safety Education Center - an OSHA Training Institute Education Center
Call 800-656-5317 to order a free course catalog, or visit their Web site at www.earnyourcard.com/courses.cfm
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Energetic Materials Research and Testing Center
New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology
801 Leroy Place
Socorro, New Mexico 87801-4796
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RAM Inc., Explosives Educational Services
Onsite, custom and scheduled training courses
2116 Hardin Lane
Powell, OH 43065 USA
Tel: 740-363-6976
Fax: 740-362-3946
E-mail: r.mcclure@ramets.com
Web site: www.ramets.com
VIBRATION
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National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association
1605 King Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
Tel: 800-342-1415, 202-342-1100
Fax - 202-342-0702
www.nssga.org
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Blasting Analysis International, Inc.
371 Daniel St.
Allentown, PA 18104-8509
Tel: 610-530-7415
Fax: 610-395-5552
BlastingAnalysis@worldnet.att.net
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Lorne Bellamy and Associates
See their information under Transportation.
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Precision Blasting Services, Inc.
Dr. Calvin J. Konya - President
P.O. Box 189
Montville, OH 44064
Tel: 440-474-6700
Fax: 440-968-3967
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Missouri University of Science and Technology
Dr. Paul Worsey
Rock Mechanics and Explosives Research Center
1006 Kingshighway
Rolla, MO 65409-0660
Tel: (573) 341-4317
pworsey@mst.edu
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Register NOW for Blasters Training
Good for both full training and refresher training for license renewal
BLASTERS ANNUAL TRAINING SEMINAR
St. Charles, Missouri
http://blasters.mst.edu
Get the training you need through Missouri S&T's Annual Blasters Training Seminar. This seminar is great for anyone who needs a Blasters license or a refresher course. And you can take advantage of the optional 4 hours of advanced traiing on Wednesday afternoon.
Your instructor, Dr. Paul Worsey, has over 30 years of blasting experience and is responsible for the first explosives engineering master's degree program in the nation.
The Annual Blasters Training Seminar is a 20-hour course (or 8 hours of license renewal) that provides participants with basic training for blasting in the crushed stone and construction industries. It is of invaluable use for individuals concerned with other aspects of blasting, such as those used by underground mines and utility companies. The course also acquaints participants with federal and state purchase, transportation and storage regulations.
Experiences blasters and engineers may use the course as both a refresher and an update on new products, blasting techniques, and regulations, as well as to enhance their blasting knowledge and skills.
The advanced programming section of this course should be of particular interest to refresher attendees.
REGISTER ONLINE! More information available at http://blasters.mst.edu
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Dr. Edward J. Walter & Associates, Inc.
9241 Ravenna Road, C-6
Twinsburg, OH 44087
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Northwest Explosives Academy
P.O. Box 841
Eugene, Oregon 97440
Tel: 541.554.6720
E-mail: nwexplosives@yahoo.com
Explosives & Blasting Basics -- Two-day classroom and field training program
Students successfully completing the program and passing the exam will receive a 16-hour Certificate of Completion.
Classroom: is located on the McKenzie Highway, 3 miles east of Springfield, Oregon, (Approximately 25 minutes from downtown Eugene). Field training is in the Lane County (usually less than 30 minutes from the McKenzie classroom).
Students will be provided with textbook, lunch and beverages for both days and transportation to and from the field training site.
Cost: $1,250 per student, government agency and group discount available.
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GeoSonics/Vibra-Tech
P.O. Box 779
Warrendale, PA 15095
Tel: 724-934-2900 -
Dr. Edward J. Walter & Associates, Inc.
9241 Ravenna Road, C-6
Twinsburg, OH 44087
Tel: 1-800-964-0540 -
RAM, Inc., Explosives Educational Services
Onsite, custom and scheduled training courses
2116 Hardin Lane
Powell, OH 43065 USA
Tel: 740-363-6976
Fax: 740-362-3946
E-mail: r.mcclure@ramets.com
Web site: www.ramets.com
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Seismic Surveys, Inc.
P.O. Box 1185
Frederick, MD 21702
Contact: David K. Miller, P.G., president
Tel: 301-663-6630
Fax: 301-663-6647
E-mail: dmiller@seismicsurveys.net
E-mail:dharrison@seismicsurveys.net
Web site: www.seismicsurveys.net
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ESRA Consulting Corporation
1650 South Dixie Highway, 3rd floor
Boca Raton, FL 33432
Tel: (561) 361-0004
Fax: (520) 844-8555
blast@esracorp.com
www.esracorp.com
ESRA offers monthly classes to prepare for the Blasting Contractor's License. Classes also available on the safe DOT transport of explosives. These courses are taught by an engineer and licensed blasting operator. -
Explosives Academy
7777 Glades Road
Boca Raton, FL 33434
Tel: 800-432-0840
E-mail: info@explosivesacademy.org
Web site: www.explosivesacademy.org
Explosives Academy offers numerous online and in-person classes on explosives safety
and awareness training to prepare for blasters certification, blasting contractor licenses,
ATF, DOD, and DOT explosives transportation. Regular classes are also available on
improvised explosives devices (IEDs) and explosively formed penetrators (EFPs).
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Golder Associates Incorporated
6165 Ridgeview Court, Suite F
Reno, Nevada 89509
Tel: 775-828-9604 or e-mail -
ASCE - American Society of Civil Engineers
Continuing Education Department
P.O. Box 79536
Baltimore, MD 21279-0536
Tel: 1-800-548-2723/ (703) 295-6300
Fax - 703-295-6144
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The Blasting Team
4th Blasting Team Conference
at the Holiday Inn -- Skytop Center
20 Highway 411 SE
Rome, GA 30161
Tel: (706) 295-1100
Detonation Safety Engineering
121 Cherrywood Drive
Nicholasville, KY 40356
Contact: Larry Schneider
Tel: (859) 312-0625
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Export Control Seminars
3 Bethesda Metro Conter
Suite 700
Bethesda, MD 20814
Tel: (301) 664-8453
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Bridgemont Community & Technical College
619 2nd Avenue
Montgomery, WV 25136
Tel: 304.734.6600
Web site: www.bridgemont.edu
Blasters Associates Degree
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Queens University Department of Mining Engineering
Queen' s University, Goodwin Hall
Kingston, Ontario,
Canada K7L 3N6
Tel: 613-533-2197 or 613-692-0132
Fax: 613-533-6597 or 613-692-0131
www.mine.queensu.ca
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University of Washington Engineering Professional Programs
Box 358725
Seattle, WA 98195-8725
Tel: 206-543-5539
uw-epp@engr.washington.edu
www.engr.washington.edu/epp/
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Colorado State University
Department of Civil Engineering
Fort Collins, Colorado, 80523
Tel: (970) 491-5048
Fax: (970) 491-7727
www.colostate.edu
Undergraduate program: General Civil Engineering Degree
Graduate Programs: M.S., M.Engr. and Ph.D. degrees in geotechnical engineering
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Eastern Kentucky University
College of Justice and Safety
220 Stratton Building
521 Lancaster Avenue
Richmond, KY 40475-3102
Tel: (859) 622-1052
Fax: (859) 622-1530
www.fireandsafety.eku.edu
Program in Fire, Arson and Explosion Investigation
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Michigan Technological University
Mining and Materials Processing Engineering
309 Minerals and Materials Building
1400 Townsend Drive
Houghton, MI 49931
Tel: (906) 487-2610
Fax: (906) 487-2495
e-mail: mining@mtu.edu
www.mg.mtu.edu/
Undergraduate program: Mining Engineering
Graduate Program Concentrations in: Environmental Impacts of Mining; Geostatistics; Materials Handling; Mine Health and Safety; Mineral Economics; Rock Fragmentation; Rock Mechanics; Solution Mining; and Underground Construction. -
Missouri University of Science and Technology
Department of Mining Engineering
226 McNutt Hall
1870 Miner Circle
Rolla, MO 65409-0450
Tel: (573) 341-4753
Fax: (573) 341-6934
http://www.mst.edu/
Undergraduate Program: Mining engineering degree with quarry emphasis or minor in explosives engineering
Graduate Programs: M.S. or Ph.D. in mining engineering
Postgraduate Programs: Certificates in explosives engineering
Non-Traditional Program: Online master's degree in engineering science
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Montana Tech of the University of Montana
Mining Engineering Department
1300 W. Park St.
Butte, MT 59701
Tel (406) 496-4262, Fax: (406) 496-4260
www.mtech.edu/mining
Undergraduate Program: Mining engineering; Graduate Program: M.S. in mining engineering
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New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology
Socorro, NM 87801
Mineral Engineering Department (505) 835-5346
Mechanical Engineering Department (505) 835-5693
www.nmt.edu
Undergraduate Program: B.S. in mineral engineering with an explosives engineering emphasis
Graduate Program: M.S. (a Ph.D. program has been proposed and is being reviewed)
Non-Traditional Program: Virtual Center for Blast Fragmentation and Control offers lectures via the Internet in drilling and blasting engineering and geotechnical dynamics
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Northwestern University and New Mexico Tech
www.it.northwestern.edu/
Non-Traditional Program: Virtual Center for Blast Fragmentation and Control offers lectures via the Internet in drilling and blasting engineering and geotechnical dynamics. -
University of Rhode Island
Chemistry & Forensic Science Department
Attn: Jimmie Oxley
Kingston, RI 02881
Tel: (401) 874-2103
Fax: (401) 874-2103
E-mail: joxley@chm.uri.edu
For more information, visit www.chm.uri.edu/forensics/introexp.shtml
University of Utah
Department of Mining Engineering
135 S. 1460 E, #313
Salt Lake City, UT 84112-0113
Tel: (801) 581-7198
Fax: (801) 585-5410
E-mail: mineeng@mines.utah.edu
www.mines.utah.edu/mining
Undergraduate program: Mining engineering; Graduate program: M.S., M.E., Ph.D. degrees in mining engineering
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Virginia Tech
Department of Mining and Minerals Engineering
100 Holden Hall
Blacksburg, VA 24061
Tel: (540) 231-6671
Fax: (540) 231-4070
www.mining.vt.edu
Undergraduate Program: Mining and minerals engineering; Graduate Program: M.S., M.E., Ph.D. degrees in mining and minerals engineering


