For almost every product we use, explosives likely had a hand in making them available for us and our families. Oil for the energy we use, metal for the cars we drive and medicines we consume are all made possible because of explosives and 200 years of explosives innovations.
Learn about the history of explosives and the technical advancements that have made the ultimate power tool in the all new Explosives: The Power Tool movie available now for streaming or purchase.
|
A 58-year-old coal miner was killed Tuesday, Oct. 13 at the Cardinal Mine, near Madisonville, Hopkins County. The mine is owned by Warrior Coal, a subsidiary of Alliance Resource Partners.
Phillip Ramsey, of Madisonville, Kentucky, a shuttle car operator, began his shift at 2:45 p.m. Tuesday. The 29-year mining veteran was out of his shuttle car working on ventilation curtains when he was struck by a coal scoop at approximately 8:30 p.m. He was taken to Baptist Health Hospital in Madisonville but was pronounced dead.
|
According to the popular adage, copper has a doctorate in economics, with an ability to predict turning points in the global economy. This proverb stems from the metal’s use in widespread applications, from power generation and electricity distribution to iPhones.
|
There's still time to register for the ISEE Webinar Series: Blasters Training 2020 – Part 2, which will run from noon – 4:30 p.m. eastern time Friday, Oct. 23 and again from 5 – 9:30 p.m. Thursday Oct. 29.
This 4.5 hour webinar will cover close-in construction blasting; blaster's math; blast reporting/recordkeeping; and vibration fundamentals. A Texas Instruments TI-30XA calculator is recommended to follow along with the Blaster's Math presentation.
Eighteen states have approved the ISEE webinar series including New York and Virginia. Attendees seeking credit hours in New York will need to attend a future one hour webinar at a date to be determined.
The webinar is $100, and will feature a live question and answer session after each presentation. Once all the presentations have concluded, attendees seeking credit hours will take a 20 question quiz. Attendees must score 75 percent or better to earn a training certificate.
|
The ISEE Board of Directors Election is now underway. Eligible voters, all members in good standing, with the exception, of student members, can cast votes until Nov. 30, 2020. Full and emeritus members are also eligible to vote for several amendments to the constitution.
Eligible voters with an email on file should have received an email with step-by-step instructions for casting a vote online. Members who don’t have an email address on file will soon be receiving print ballots in the mail.
Newly elected officers and directors will take office after the virtual membership meeting in February 2021.
Your opinion matters. Take part in this year’s election. For more information, contact us at isee@isee.org.
|
Register now for the largest regional drill and blast conference in the country. The Kentucky Blasting Conference will be held Dec. 10-11, 2020, at the Galt House in Louisville, Ky., and will feature presentations covering various topics like underground blasting, construction and quarry blasting, drilling, regulatory topics and other general topics such as fragmentation and vibrations.
There will also be a Kentucky blaster exam test prep course and the opportunity to take the Kentucky blaster exam for those in-state.
|
Did you know the ISEE has an online career center that offers discounts to members looking to post jobs? Whether you’re a student looking for an internship or a business looking for a seasoned professional in the explosives industry, the ISEE job board, located at the ISEE website, is a great way to get noticed. And one of the best parts is that it’s free for job seekers. Upload your resume today to get the attention of job posters or browse the job board for the latest openings. Visit the career center now.
|
The International Society of Explosives Engineers Online Buyers' Guide is a tool used to search for products and services within your industry. There are several search tools located within the Buyers' Guide to help you find what you are looking for. Learn how to use the Buyers' Guide.
|
|
