From oil and gas processing to chemical manufacturing, hazardous areas are common throughout the process industries. These areas require a complex scheme of agency approvals that can be confusing and difficult to follow. This course is designed as a basic overview of the what, why and how of hazardous area classifications.

Course objectives:

The goal of this course is to ensure that maritime employees working in explosive environments have the skills to conduct their work in a safe and secure manner in accordance with STCW Table A-III/6.

Course topics include:

- Product Certification, IECEx ATEX;

- Safety of Personnel in Hazardous Areas;

- Area Classification (Overview);

- ATEX Directives (Overview);

- Grouping, Temperature Classification & Ingress Protection;

- Properties of Flammable Materials;

- Electrical Equipment Protection;

- Non-Electrical Equipment Protection;

- Combined Protection;

- Equipment Marking;

- Equipment Selection, Categories & EPLs;

- Type of Protections;

- Installation & Initial Inspection;

- Periodic Inspection & Maintenance;

- Risk Assessment.

Target Group:

Suitable for end-users and manufacturers involved with potentially explosive atmospheres and Ex equipment at every level.
Electrical – Commissioning, Operational, Support.

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