Join FEEM Working Groups and Shape the Future of the Explosives Industry

Working Groups

FEEM’s Working Groups are specialized teams that drive progress, set standards, and address key challenges within the explosives industry. These groups serve as platforms for collaboration among experts, fostering innovation and ensuring best practices across various domains. By working together, members contribute to shaping a safer, more efficient, and sustainable industry.

What Are FEEM’s Working Groups?

FEEM Working Groups focus on areas critical to the explosives sector, providing guidance, technical expertise, and industry insights. They develop Guidance Notes and Technical Bulletins that are recognized as authoritative references by both the industry and national authorities.

Active Working Groups

FEEM currently operates three core Working Groups:

Blasting Practice Working Group

Focused on advancing techniques and standards for blasting operations, ensuring safety and efficiency, led by Tomi Kouvonen (CEO, O-Pitblast), BP Working Group Leader since 2019.

Health, Safety, and Environment (HS&E) Working Group

Dedicated to promoting sustainable practices and protecting the well-being of workers, communities, and the environment, led by Thierry Rousse (Safety Health Environment Director, EPC Groupe), HS&E Working Group Leader since 2024.

Security, Transport, and Storage (ST&S) Working Group

Addressing critical issues such as secure handling, transport, and storage of explosives to ensure compliance and risk reduction, led by Ivana Jakubkova (Austin Detonators), ST&S Working Group Leader since 2010.

Ad Hoc Groups

For specific topics or emerging challenges, FEEM establishes temporary Working Groups that operate for a limited time.

Hydrogen Peroxide Emulsions

Currently focused on the transport classification for this family of explosives, led by Vicente Huelamo (FEEM Secretary General), HPE Working Group Leader since 2014.

Why Join a Working Group?

FEEM’s Working Groups provide members with a unique platform to shape industry standards, collaborate with experts, and stay ahead of emerging trends. By participating, members actively contribute to the future of the explosives industry.

Interested in Joining?

As a member, you can take part in these initiatives and make a meaningful impact.

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