Training
ATEX – MANAGING EXPLOSION RISKS – 4-DAY TRAINING
Learn how to identify, assess and manage explosion risks according to ATEX guidelines.
Are you a prevention advisor, EHS manager, project manager or engineer? Do you want more control over explosion risks in environments with flammable substances? In this intensive 4-day training, you’ll learn how to prevent gas and dust explosions and how to ensure a safe working environment in line with current regulations.
Who is this training for?
This training is designed for:
- Prevention advisors and safety professionals (HVK)
- Project engineers and maintenance managers
- Safety coordinators and EHS professionals
- Anyone involved in managing explosive atmospheres in the workplace
What will you learn?
This training provides a comprehensive overview of everything you need to know about recognizing and controlling explosion hazards in industrial environments.
Course Content
Understanding explosion risks
- Properties of flammable gases and dusts
- Effects of explosions
- Real-world examples of incidents
Ignition sources
- The 13 potential ignition sources
- Static electricity and prevention
- Preventive measures
ATEX legislation and risk management
- Overview of ATEX legislation and regulations
- Employer obligations
- Gas and dust zone classification (incl. IEC 60079-10)
- How to draft an Explosion Protection Document (EPD)
Safe practices and maintenance
- Behaviour in ATEX zones
- Selecting and marking ATEX-certified equipment
- Inspection and maintenance requirements
- Explosion protection techniques
Each training day combines theory and practical examples, with room for your own cases-so you can apply the knowledge directly to your work environment.
Practical information
- Dates: 9, 10, 23 & 24 October 2025
- Time: 09:15 – 16:15
- Location: Conference Centre & Hotel Bovendonk, Hoeven (Netherlands, near Breda)
- Language: Dutch
- Price: €2400 per person (excl. VAT)
Includes 4 training days and lunch.
This session is held in Dutch. The French-language training will take place on 4, 5 and 25, 26 September 2025. More info here. For training in English, please contact us.
Subsidy options
Belgian SMEs active in Flanders may be eligible for subsidies via the VLAIO SME Portfolio. If you wish to apply, please contact us directly at info@isma.be after your registration.
Registration
Please fill in the registration form below. For any questions, don’t hesitate to contact us at info@isma.be.
Why choose ISMA?
With decades of experience in dust and gas explosions, ISMA helps companies identify and manage explosion risks. Our trainings are interactive, practical and backed by real-life industry cases.