The AEISG represents the explosives industry nationally and internationally to regulatory bodies on safety, security and other matters. Further, it liaises with national and international organisations to progress improved safety and security in the explosives industry.

"The importance to the explosives industry of the AEISG is recognised by NIOA and we are looking forward to contributing to safety and security of explosives in the industry," a release from NIOA said.

AEISG and its members adhere to the following roles, as set out in its constitution:

• Create an environment for open exchange of opinions/ideas on explosives industry matters;
• Disseminate information in relation to explosives industry issues;
• Health and safety (e.g. accidents, incidents);
• Security;
• Environmental;
• Technological advances in safety and security;
• Represent the explosives industry nationally and internationally to regulatory bodies on safety, security and other matters;
• Liaise with national and international organisations to progress improved safety and security in the explosives industry;
• Develop and promote industry codes of practice (minimum acceptable standards);
• Promote consistency in legislation covering the explosives industry; and
• Promote community perception of a competent and responsible industry.

AEISG members hold association meetings four times per year, with further meetings held to address "specific technical issues as necessary", including the development and review of its industry codes of practice.