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SHES Strategy & Goals

Austin Powder is very proud of its long-standing Safety Culture. Safety is in its Mission Statement, in its core Values, but more importantly, it is in all it does and everywhere it operates. The company’s commitment to safety has evolved since it began in 1833 to include its blasting services in the field in addition to the requirements at its manufacturing and storage facilities.

Our Commitment to Excellence

Our commitment to safety has continually evolved, extending beyond our blasting services in the field to include stringent requirements at our manufacturing and storage facilities. The ongoing effort invested and continuing this commitment have enabled us to firmly place safety as our top priority. This safety culture is embraced by every person within the company, on the understanding that although it requires dedication and commitment, safety is never optional.

Since the company’s beginnings, operational safety and the well-being of our employees have been fundamental pillars with regard to decision making, leading to Safety being deemed our most important value. We work constantly to implement the Basis of Safety (BOS) and to apply Good Explosives Practices (GEP) in all our operations, in order to prevent catastrophic events and minimize their consequences. BOS is a set of best practices that the industry has developed throughout its existence. This matter is so crucial to Austin Powder that our President and CEO, John Rathbun, is Chairman of SAFEX International, an international organization established in 1954 made up of the leading companies in the civil explosives industry, the purpose of which is “to eliminate worldwide the harmful effects of explosives on People, Property and the Planet (Environment) by encouraging members to learn from each other’s experiences”.

Austin Powder is also an important and active member of other national and international organizations, such as the Institute of Makers of Explosives (IME) and the International Society of Explosives Engineers (ISEE).

Corporate Goals for SHES in 2024

  • Continuous improvement of the Safety Culture

    In every process

  • Consider ourselves as an environmentally responsible company

    No major incidents including environmental releases

  • No severe consequences from misfires and flyrock events

    Customers choose to do business with us because of our good safety record and safety culture

  • Complete the succession plan for the Global SHES Team

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