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DG Advisor assists our clients in every aspect of explosives regulatory compliance, in the US and internationally, including manufacturing, distribution, shipping, storage and use. Our core services are summarized below. Click on the red arrows next to a service to learn more about it.

General Explosives Compliance

You may find out more about the various government agencies regulating explosives in the Resources section.

Monthly Updates

Stay up-to-date in the US with DG Advisor's monthly summary of activity in the Federal Register. Includes rules and notices impacting explosives.

Explosives Testing & Shipping Approvals

Most dangerous goods are self-classified by the manufacturer or importer, however most explosives are required to be approved by the national competent authority (regulatory agency in charge) before shipment. DG Advisor assists the client from start to finish.

Special Permits (Formerly "Exemptions") For Shipping

If a client wishes to vary from the existing shipping regulations, they may do so if granted a special permit from the competent authority. DG Advisor helps the client assess if the permit request is viable, and assists the client with packaging, gathering safety data and pursuing the permit.

Regulations Development and Modifications

Industry participates in the regulatory process and impacts the regulations to reflect viable business practices while preserving public safety. DG Advisor assists clients who want to maintain a presence in this process.

Occupational Health & Safety

DG Advisor helps clients comply with national and international hazard communications regulations. This may take the form of MSDS and Labeling. We are familiar with other occupational safety regulations such as OSHA Process Safety Management.

Employee Training

Training is required by many agencies, and some agencies have more than one training requirement. DG Advisor provides training in areas related to general awareness and explosives.

Interpretations

Regulations like many things often assume a shade of gray versus black and white. When this affects business it is often worthwhile to obtain a clarification from the applicable agency.

Fire Service

Principal consultant Ben Barrett represents the Sporting Arms & Ammunition Manufacturers’ Institute (SAAMI) on the Technical Committee on Explosives of the National Fire Protection Association. We also belong to the ICC and monitor the International Fire Code.

Import/Export

Exporters of explosives must normally obtain licenses from the Department of State or the Department of Commerce. Other documentation may be required by the US Census Bureau. Explosives importers need licenses from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms & Explosives.

Package Design & Testing

Most packages of dangerous goods must be tested for physical endurance based on "performance oriented packaging (POP)" regulations. The severity of the testing depends on the mode of transport and the hazard level of the material. Only laboratories certified by DOT for the purpose are qualified to perform this testing and file the required documentation.

Please contact us if we may be of service. If we are not a specialist in the field of your particular endeavor, we also can refer you to other experts.