TRAINING OBJECTIVES

• Manage explosion risks on site: Apply the integrated safety approach to reduce the risk of creation of an explosive atmosphere, avoid ignition sources and reduce the adverse effects of an explosion. 
• Ensure the safety of workers: Understand the legal obligation of employers regarding the organisational measures to be put in place. Overview of the different solutions and points of attention to ensure safe working. 
• Know the difference between the types of ATEX zones: Discover the different methods that can be used to classify gas or dust zones and know the advantages and disadvantages of each method.

CONTENT OF THE TRAINING

The phenomena of gas and dust explosions:

• Characteristics of flammable substances
• Specific case of dusts
• Examples of explosions and explanation of the causes of accidents
• Classification of ATEX zones (gas and dust)
• Marking of equipment
• Intervention rules in ATEX zones
• Possible ignition sources and how to avoid them
• ATEX regulations and employer’s obligations
• Concept of risk analysis for explosive atmospheres

Additional content for the advanced training:

• Explosion protection methods
• Bringing old installations into compliance
• How to write an explosion protection document (EPD)
• Practical cases and exercises
• Phenomena of static electricity
• Inspections and maintenance requirements
• ATEX zoning according to IEC 60079-10
• Inerting of installations

Certificate of participation issued for all participants present during the complete training.

These trainings can be provided in-company. We will also organize open training sessions on a regular basis, which will be listed on the website once the dates are confirmed.

You can fill out the form below for both options. For in-company training, an ISMA consultant will contact you to make further arrangements. If you wish to join an open training day, we will invite you if there is sufficient interest and once the dates are confirmed.