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ATEX & explosion risk

ATEX training: Qualifying to manage explosion risks

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ATEX & explosion risk 8 Jours From 150 000 FCFA

In a nutshell

What this course aims to achieve

"Référent risques ATEX" qualifying pathway (in-house ATEX explosion-risk referent)

The complete ATEX officer pathway: from the physics of explosion to steering the risk on an operating site.

Key challenges

  • Often carry alone a technical subject that few people on site understand.
  • Reconcile safety requirements with production continuity.
  • Keep current an analysis that every modification can call into question.

Learning objectives

  • Master the explosion mechanisms of gases, vapours and dusts.
  • Carry out a risk assessment and a zone classification.
  • Select and verify equipment suited to each zone.
  • Produce the explosion protection document.
  • Organise prevention, inspections and staff training.

Detailed programme

  1. 1Physics and chemistry of explosion: explosive ranges, ignition energies.
  2. 2Regulatory framework: Directives 1999/92/EC and 2014/34/EU.
  3. 3Zone classification methodology for gases and for dusts.
  4. 4Equipment protection methods and reading the marking.
  5. 5Prevention, protection and mitigation measures.
  6. 6The explosion protection document.
  7. 7Organising work in the zones and periodic inspections.
  8. 8Qualification assessments.

Target audience

  • Future ATEX officers
  • HSE, maintenance and production managers of affected sites

Prerequisites

  • Industrial experience and knowledge of the site's processes.

Learning methods

A long pathway alternating technical input, case studies and work on installations.

Learning assessment

Written qualifying assessments and a full case study.

Scope of application

The pathway is based on the European ATEX directives. Their transposition and employer obligations vary by country of practice.

Upcoming sessions

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Dates are set by our team. Choose a session and the number of participants: your registration is recorded and confirmed once payment is received.

From 150 000 FCFA per participant

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