Please note, tickets are non-refundable.

This course is suitable for all persons working on or near electrical systems or those with responsibility for the safety of others.

Course content

Section 1

Regulatory Requirements – ATEX Directives, DSEAR & EPR

Terminology

DSEAR Obligations

• Identifying Dangerous Substances
• Risk Assessment
• Sources of release
• Hazardous Area Classification

Exercise – Identify sources of release and ventilation factors

Section 2

Sources of Guidance

• ACOP, British Standards, IGEM standards

Measures to reduce risk

• Hierarchy of risk reduction measures

Exercise – Review a site task and identify measures which can be taken to reduce the risk

Section 3

Equipment for use in hazardous areas

• Equipment groups
• Equipment certification and marking
• Typical Protection methods – IS, Ex d, Ex n.
• Intrinsically Safe circuits

Periodic Inspection and Maintenance

Exercise – Identify uses for example equipment

Q&A

(The session includes breaks)