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ATEX & explosion risk

Mastering explosion risk and qualifying as "Référent ATEX" (in-house ATEX explosion-risk referent)

Duration : 4,5 Jours Download the course sheet as PDF
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ATEX & explosion risk 4,5 Jours From 150 000 FCFA

In a nutshell

What this course aims to achieve

Module No. 2 of the "Référent risques ATEX" qualifying pathway (in-house ATEX explosion-risk referent) - Qualify to manage explosion risks

The second module of the ATEX officer pathway: consolidating command of explosion risk and qualifying to carry that responsibility on a site.

Key challenges

  • Be the person who decides on zoning and equipment selection.
  • Keep the explosion protection document alive over time.

Learning objectives

  • Carry out an explosion risk assessment on an installation.
  • Justify a zone classification and the associated prevention measures.
  • Draw up and maintain the explosion protection document.
  • Organise the periodic inspection of installations in the zones.

Detailed programme

  1. 1In-depth study of the explosion mechanism: gases, vapours, dusts.
  2. 2Risk assessment and zone classification methodology.
  3. 3Equipment selection and verification of its suitability for the zoning.
  4. 4Explosion protection document: content and updating.
  5. 5Organising inspections and maintenance in the zones.
  6. 6Qualification assessments.

Target audience

  • Future site ATEX officers
  • HSE managers and technical managers

Prerequisites

  • Have completed the first module of the ATEX officer pathway or have equivalent practical experience.

Learning methods

Technical input, installation case studies and group work.

Learning assessment

Qualifying assessments: written test and a zone classification case study.

Scope of application

Appointing an officer and producing the explosion protection document stem from Directive 1999/92/EC. Qualification arrangements depend on the scheme adopted and on the country.

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From 150 000 FCFA per participant

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