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Hephaestus OME


Expert technical consulting in support of OME safety and excellence.

What we do!


Hephaestus OME provides in-depth SME support to your organisation relating to the safe management of Ordnance Munitions and Explosives (OME) from manufacture to disposal.


Our consultants can provide independent advice on all areas of explosive processing, storage, handling and transport regardless of the explosives sector including:

 

  • Legislative compliance.
  • The capture of requirements (user, system and operational).
  • Procurement and through-life management support.
  • Technical documentation and data packs.
  • User publications.
  • Trials and user assessment and feedback.
  • Explosives storehouse and storage area (depot) operations.
  • Explosives processing operations and process instructions. 
  • Safe handling and operational use.
  • Munitions incident investigation (non-forensic).

 

Our consultants have significant operational experience in the application of Technical and Explosive Risk Assessments.  We excel in scenarios within restricted and non-permissive environments where full legislative compliance is difficult or seemingly impossible.

 

Based in Bristol, close to the heart of Defence OME procurement we are excellently placed for travel links throughout the UK and beyond.

Our Area of Expertise

At Hephaestus OME, we specialise in munitions technical publications, explosive safety cases and report authoring for the MOD and its contractors.


Uniquely qualified with first-hand experience of military munitions and explosives supply and management from the user perspective up to operations management and policy implementation.


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Our core business

Our core business is the provision of impartial safety management advice and support to Defence contracting activities involving munitions, explosives and weapon systems.

Analysis, solutions, results!


With experience in all aspects of explosives and munitions management, from the science of munitions design, the application of explosives effect, safe and legal disposal, and legislation governing throughout, Hephaestus OME is ideally placed to assist you with your explosives safety requirements.


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OME supply to Defence


We provide expert support to assist suppliers from the very start of the tender process, through the specific requirements of delivering Defence OME contracts.


Our expertise, your advantage!


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News & Events


What coming up on the OME Calendar?

19 Oct 2024


IExpE Members Weekend


Experience a weekend like no other with captivating talks, interactive activities, working dog demonstrations, and explosive showcases. Savour a delicious 3-course meal, master the art of mixology with a cocktail class, and enjoy evening entertainment- all in a relaxed and inviting atmosphere.


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24-25 Sep 2024


International Security Expo


International Security Expo has an unrivalled and long-established reputation as the go-to event for those working at the highest-levels of the global security industry.


Join over 10,000 professionals responsible for the security and resilience of businesses, people and critical national infrastructure, alongside those leading on homeland and international security.


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10 - 12 Jun 2025


Fulmination 2025


Fulmination is an event that brings together the world's leading experts in ordnance munitions and explosives (OME) to discuss the latest developments in the field. The event will also feature an early careers symposium and the Institute of Explosives Engineers (IExpE) annual conference. This is an opportunity for professionals from private organisations, government departments, and armed forces to come together to share their knowledge and expertise.


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