HAZARDOUS AREAS and the ATEX DIRECTIVE
COURSE 390: 1 DAY
Potentially explosive atmospheres, where a flammable vapour, gas or dust is present are found in many sectors of industry. The ATEX (Atmosphere Explosif) Directives became mandatory on 1st July 2003. Stringent responsibilities are placed on the employer in upholding this directive. The changes mean that non-electrical equipment is now considered as well as electrical equipment, the effect of dust on the risk of explosion is included and significant emphasis is placed on the possible effects of maintenance and modifications. This course is designed to provide participants with an appreciation of the dangers of working in hazardous areas and the requirements of the Regulations and Directives.
PARTICIPANTS
Anyone involved in carrying out work in hazardous areas, or supervising others in carrying out such work will benefit from this course. No prior knowledge of explosion protection is required.
COURSE PRESENTATION
This informative course deals with practical issues in an informal way making full use of videos and providing plenty of opportunity for participants to raise their own questions. Participants are provided with useful reference documentation.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
On completion of the course, participants will have a thorough understanding of
- the ATEX and DSEAR Regulations
- the methods used to classify hazardous areas
- evaluation of hazards and methods of protection
- determining temperature classifications and gas grouping
- dust standards and recognising the dangers of dust, gas, vapour and mist in the air
- carrying out visual inspection and interpreting markings on equipment
- identifying protection methods Ex ia, Ex ib, Ex d, Ex p, Ex e, Ex m, Ex o, Ex q, Ex n, Ex s
- safe isolation and testing for dead in hazardous areas
- the requirements associated with installation and inspection
- the importance of earthing of electrical devices in hazardous areas
- evaluating the maintenance of apparatus in hazardous areas.
Successful completion of the course leads to the award of Amicus / Technical Training Solutions underpinning knowledge certificate 390: Hazardous Areas and the ATEX Directive.
