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.

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TRANSPORTATION

  • American Trucking Associations  
    2200 Mill Road, Alexandria, Virginia 22314
    E-mail:  agardner@trucking.org

  • 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
    www.dgac.org

  • Emergency Film Group
    P.O. Box 1928
    Edgartown, MA 02539
    Tel: 1-800-842-0999
    Fax: 508-627-8863
    e-mail: info@efilmgroup.com

  • 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). 

  • 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
    Web site: www.jjkeller.com

  • 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

  • Lorne Bellamy and Associates
    34 Lee Avenue
    Bradford, ON
    Canada L3Z 1A9
    Tel: 905-775-4771
    Fax: 905-778-9002
    lbellamy@technologist.com

  • National Transportation Consultants, Inc.
    P.O. Box 5728
    Douglasville, GA 30154
    Tel: 770-942-7460 or 770-942-2731
    t.dunaway@worldnet.att.net or r.tynes@bellsouth.net

  • 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
    Web site: www.ramets.com

  • 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
    www.hazardousmaterials.com

  • 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
    Fax: 405-946-4345 

  • 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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BLASTING

  • 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
    Please visit the ISEE at www.isee.org/calendar.htm for a list of upcoming events sponsored by ISEE.

  • 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

  • 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 
    Please contact EESI or  visit their website for more information www.expledusvc.com

  •  Academy for Blasting and Explosives Technology
    Blasting Seminar for Quarry and Construction Blasting
    "ROCK BLASTING & OVERBREAK CONTROL".
    Montville, Ohio
    Contact: Dr. Calvin Konya for course schedules at 440-474-6700 or info@idc-pbs.com.

  • 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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DETONATION MECHANICS

  • ABS Group
    16855 Northchase Drive
    Houston, TX 77060
    Tel: 281.673.2800
    Fax: 281.673.2950
    Please contact Ellen Leonard at 281.673.2912

     

  • 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
     

  • 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
    www.compmechanics.com

  • 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
     

  • 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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EXPLOSIVE MANUFACTURE/TESTING

  • 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 .
     

  • 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
     

  • Energetic Materials Research and Testing Center
    New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology
    801 Leroy Place
    Socorro, New Mexico  87801-4796
    Web site: www.nmt.edu

  • 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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VIBRATION

cayman@hpnc.com

  • 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
     

  • Blasting Analysis International, Inc.
    371 Daniel St.
    Allentown, PA  18104-8509
    Tel: 610-530-7415
    Fax: 610-395-5552
    BlastingAnalysis@worldnet.att.net

     

  • Lorne Bellamy and Associates
    See their information under Transportation.

     

  • Precision Blasting Services, Inc.
    Dr. Calvin J. Konya - President
    P.O. Box 189
    Montville, OH  44064
    Tel: 440-474-6700
    Fax: 440-968-3967
    info@idc-pbs.com

  • 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
    http://www.mst.edu

  • 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

  • Dr. Edward J. Walter & Associates, Inc.
    9241 Ravenna Road, C-6
    Twinsburg, OH 44087
    Tel: 1-800-964-0540

  • 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.
     

  • 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
     

  • 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

  • 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).
     

  • 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
    conted@asce.org 

  • 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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EXPORTING

 

  • Export Control Seminars
    3 Bethesda Metro Conter
    Suite 700
    Bethesda, MD 20814
    Tel: (301) 664-8453

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HIGHER EDUCATION

  • Bridgemont Community & Technical College
    619 2nd Avenue
    Montgomery, WV 25136
    Tel: 304.734.6600
    Web site: www.bridgemont.edu

    Blasters Associates Degree

  • 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
     

  • 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/
     

  • 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
     

  • 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  
     

  • 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 
     

  • 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
     

  • 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
     

  • 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
     

  • 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