In Episode #5 of AcademyBlasting.TV we interview Dr. Josh Hoffman, the technical director of the Institute of Makers of Explosives. Dr. Hoffman's career includes numerous different aspects including public perception of mining and explosives, work on Capitol Hill with mining and explosive policy, and now he works in all sectors of commercial explosive use as an interface between industry and the government. Dr. Hoffman is considered one of the leading experts in explosive engineering and explosive policy.This episode has a wide span of conversation including Ammonium Nitrate disasters such as Beirut, blowing up trains in the desert, and much more.More information on the Institute of Maker's of Explosive can be found here: https://www.ime.org/Information on IME SLPs can be found here: https://www.ime.org/products/category/safety_library_publications_slpsInformation on IMESAFR can be found here: https://www.ime.org/content/imesafr_learn_moreAnd if you are looking for more training on explosives, please visit our show sponsor: AcademyBlasting.com