BlastON Annual Journal

SAFEX International: Overview and Legal Disclaimers

SAFEX International operates independently and is not classified as a Trade Association. The organization primarily focuses on critical issues pertaining to safety, health, environmental protection, and security in relation to explosives and their precursor chemicals throughout the entire product life cycle.

To support these objectives, SAFEX International has developed a series of documents and guidelines known as the Basis of Safety (BoS). These materials have been collaboratively created by various member companies on an international scale, with the aim of enhancing safety standards in the operations, transportation, storage, and disposal of explosive products and hazardous chemicals.

It is important to note that the BoS documents are intended solely as training materials and guidelines for users. While SAFEX International strives to provide comprehensive and accurate resources, the organization expressly disclaims any legal liability arising from the application or execution of actions undertaken by individual users based on the content provided. Users are encouraged to exercise their own judgment and seek professional advice as necessary when implementing safety practices and protocols related to explosives and hazardous materials.

By utilizing the BoS documents and guidelines, users acknowledge and accept that SAFEX International cannot be held responsible for any consequences resulting from their actions or decisions.

SAFEX Newsletter

The SAFEX Newsletter was initiated for all members and other interested parties:

To inform the SAFEX Community of what is happening in SAFEX.

To provide a forum for readers to learn from the published articles and opinions expressed.

To encourage networking among members of the SAFEX Community.

To ensure SHE practices stay current and is shared.

Incident Notification

Members can now notify SAFEX of incidents online by completing the Notification of Incident form after accessing the restricted pages (Intranet) with their access codes.

If your Company is a SAFEX Member and you don't have your individual access codes, please request them using the Member Nomination Form. Please do NOT use anyone else's access codes

BlastON Annual Journal - 1st Edition 2020-2024 Features SAFEX

By Pedro Pereira

The BlastON Annual Journal, which launched its first edition in 2024, highlighted SAFEX International as a key safety-driven organization in the explosives industry. The editorial, authored by Dr. PSJ Halliday, Secretary General of SAFEX, delves into the organization's origins, growth, and its robust commitment to promoting safety, health, and environmental (HS&E) standards globally.

Founded in 1953, SAFEX has expanded over the past 70 years to include over 250 member companies worldwide. The organization remains dedicated to minimizing the impact of explosives on HS&E throughout their life cycle, and has developed a comprehensive range of services to support this mission. These include congresses, working groups, webinars, a comprehensive incident database, and eLearning resources hosted by Cranfield University.

The BlastON Journal celebrates SAFEX's efforts and the ongoing commitment of its members to achieve the Zero Harm goal through learning and information sharing within the industry.
We encourage you to explore the first edition of the BlastON Annual Journal and read the full editorial along with other insightful articles on safety, health, and environmental issues related to explosives. You can access the journal through this link: https://bit.ly/BlastONJournal.