Why explosives safety refresher training? Here are just a few of the many reasons why Explosives Safety Refresher Training is necessary:

• Defeat complacency.  Maintain a high level of safety awareness for individuals and entire organizations.
• Keep up with current safety requirements.
• Keep the workplace a safe place to work.
• Ensure that employees routinely employ safe work practices.
• Maintain appropriate skill levels.
• Meet periodic refresher requirements found in publications such as DOD 4145.26-M, AMC-R 350-4, AF-M 91 -201, NAVSEA OP5, ATEC-R 385-1, DOE 440.1-1A, NASA STD 8719.12, OSHA CFR 29, DOT CFR 49, ATF CFR 27, and TSA regulations.
• Protect management and supervisory personnel from liability.
• BOTTOM LINE – Prevent explosive mishaps.

Who should receive explosives safety refresher training?

• Anyone who works with or in the presence of ammunition, explosives, weapon systems, explosive components, or explosive material.
• Employees of government organizations, contract companies, and private enterprises that are proactive in establishing and maintaining an effective explosives safety program.
• Managers and supervisors whose actions and policy decisions significantly influence explosives safety.
• Employees of companies that have or may be seeking government contracts that require periodic refresher.  Refresher training is usually required annually or every two years.
• Personnel that are subject to training and certification requirements found in proponent publications of DOD, DOE, DOT, OSHA, NASA, ATF, and TSA.

Explosives Safety Refresher Courses

• Refresher Course # 098 (16 hours) – This 2-day refresher is essentially the same as the Certification Course # 101.  It is often taken as a refresher when there has been a long lapse since initial certification training and the person’s organization does not require a longer certification course to regain or maintain certification.  It includes subjects that cover basic explosives safety  while providing an update on current regulations and requirements.  Follow the link to see a list of Course # 098 subjects.
  
  
• Refresher Course # 900 Series (8 hours) – Selected subjects can be grouped and presented during an 8-hour period.  Course content is based on client needs, organization mission, type of explosive tasks performed, and regulatory requirements.  Subjects can be combined or tailored to meet specific organizational needs.  Follow the link to see a list of subjects for each 900-series refresher course.