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

Incident reporting

To alert SAFEX of an incident when it occurs

The Form below enables Members who have experienced an incident or near-event involving explosives to notify the Secretariat right away. The Form only requires the essential information necessary for SAFEX to issue an Incident Notice (IN) to Members. Once you have completed your investigation into the incident you may submit your Investigation Report (IR).

Complete the form below. All fields marked with * have to be completed.
Indicate a valid e-mail address in the "Contact mail" field.
Click on the "Submit” button.
You will receive an acknowledgment by e-mail.
If the Secretariat requires any clarification, you will be contacted directly
The Secretariat will use this information to issue an Incident Notice to Members
Once the SAFEX Secretariat issues the Incident Notice, it will be included in the Database.

Context

Date and Time *
Company name *
Contractor name (if applicable)
Name of Factory / Road / Port etc.* *
Town, State / Province *
Country *

Detail

Quantities (estimate if necessary) *
Type(s) of explosives *
Description of involved material *
Suggested theories *
Consequences *

Additional information

Can we expect an Investigation Report in due course ?

NoYes
URL's of links

Originator

First name *
Last name *
Professional
Email *