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Experience, expertise, excellence.


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.

Bring our experience to your business.


We can consult on all areas of explosive storage, handling and transport regardless of the explosives sector. Uniquely qualified with first-hand experience at the highest level in all aspects of explosives procurement and handling including:


  • Concept and user assessment.
  • Safety and suitability testing.
  • Legislative compliance.
  • Depot and storehouse operations.
  • Safe handling and operational use.
  • Top-level legislative compliance and through-life management.
  • Munitions incident investigation (non-forensic).


and non-permissive environments where full legislative compliance is difficult or seemingly impossible.


Explosives safety advice


We provide impartial assessments of operations and activities where ammunition and explosives are stored and handled.


We can help analyze and resolve diverse critical safety hazards involving inherently dangerous materials to develop your company's operations and associated processes.  We can assist with the review or development of procedures to advise staff and managers of the best means for complying with standards and reducing hazards to ensure a safe working environment


Classification, Labelling and Packaging (CLP) Regulation & 

 the Globally Harmonised System (GHS)



The Globally Harmonized System (GHS) for the Classification and Labeling of Chemicals provides a clear standard for communication between companies on how chemicals should be handled.  But in the world of explosives and articles containing explosives, the subject quickly becomes complicated.  We can provide explosives specific training and advice to help you understand your requirements for compliant  labelling and Safety Data Sheets.


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Depot and storehouse operations


Our consultants have experience managing all types of storehouse operations from small, single commodity locations right up to the largest military munitions depot in Europe.  We can help you:

  • Maximise units of space in accordance with the restrictions of compatibility mixing and your Explosives Licence.
  • Streamline movement and handling and increase productivity in processing and repair activities
  • Identify and apply risk reduction measures and increase safety assurance.

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Site compliance inspections


Hephaestus OME consultants are experienced in inspectorate activities and can conduct site inspections covering all aspects of regulatory legislative compliance.


We will provide a full report identifying all periodic tests, routine maintenance and explosive area management including all supporting documentation. We can highlight areas for improvement before they become non-compliances, and help develop and apply any rectification or improvement plan.


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Munitions incident investigation 


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.