Education and Training Programs

The Foundation develops and fund seminars, media and education materials directly, and in partnership with other industry organizations.  Since its inception, the Society has co-sponsored the production of the following tools which are available in the Blaster's Library.

Face-to-Face: Greeting the Homeowner
Developed by the SEE Education Foundation and industry professionals. This video is for use as a training tool for anyone taking part in a blasting project who may be required to interact with the people in the community.

Understanding Vibrations from Blasting
Developed by the Society's Public Education Committee as a video and DVD, was produced by the Foundation to compliment the Power Tool's Abridged Version and to assist members in educating homeowners and others about the effects of blasting in their neighborhood.


Explosives: The Power Tool, How Commercial Explosives Help to Shape Our Lives
(Explosives: The Power Tool, an Abridged Version), co-sponsored with IME and Nobel Insurance, these videos are used to educate the public about how the use of commercial explosives improves the quality of life in our world today.

Emergency Instructions: First Responses to Commercial Explosive Trucking Incidents
A video co-sponsored with IME and Nobel Insurance Services, was designed for training emergency response teams involved in commercial trucking incidents.

Responding to Trucking Incidents Involving Commercial Explosives
This Leader's Guide was developed and produced by IME and co-sponsored by the SEE Education Foundation as a manual to assist trainers in presenting a response to incidents.

Securing Explosives, A Prime Responsibility of Industry
Developed as part of the Society's Homeland Security efforts by the ISEE Explosives Security Committee. This CD contains a power point presentation designed for ISEE Chapters, companies and others handling explosives to protect the public.

ISEE Certificate Program Levels I and II
Produced by ISEE, the Certificate Program includes videos, workbooks, and PowerPoint presentations guides for facilitators. Level II Construction and Quarrying lessons are both complete and being used by Society chapters and others. More lessons of Level II are under development. Foundation resources are being used for the Spanish translation of Level II.