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.

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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

SAFEX Congress XXI
SAFEX Congress XXI

The next Congress in will be held in Lisbon, Portugal in 2026. The local host will be Orica. Discover the programme and download the registration form.

SAFEX Webinar 9
(members only)
SAFEX Webinar 9
(members only)

Please check out the proposed e-learning Management of Change video to be finalized by the Work Group at the upcoming SAFEX Congress.

SAFEX eLearning (members only)
SAFEX eLearning (members only)

Why we need to do periodic hazard studies on existing plants. Case study: uncontrolled generation of nitrous gases in nitration process. Rio Loa Plant, Enaex Chile.

RAM USED = 26.55 MO
TIME USED = 0.302 sec
PEAK RAM USED = 27.5 MO / 128 MO