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ATEX & explosion risk

Methodology for ATEX risk assessment and zone classification

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ATEX & explosion risk 2 Jours From 150 000 FCFA

In a nutshell

What this course aims to achieve

Carry out an ATEX risk analysis and zone classification for flammable gases/vapours and combustible dusts, and identify suitable prevention and protection measures

The full explosion risk assessment method, from flammable gases to combustible dusts, through to the choice of prevention measures.

Key challenges

  • Combustible dusts are underestimated, yet they cause major explosions.
  • The assessment must be redone at every process change.

Learning objectives

  • Carry out an explosion risk analysis on an installation.
  • Carry out zone classification for gases, vapours and dusts.
  • Identify suitable prevention and protection measures.
  • Formalise the results in the explosion protection document.

Detailed programme

  1. 1Characterising substances: gases, vapours, combustible dusts.
  2. 2Identifying release sources and ignition sources.
  3. 3Classification methods for gases and for dusts.
  4. 4Hierarchy of measures: prevention, protection, mitigation.
  5. 5Drafting the explosion protection document.
  6. 6Case studies on real installations.

Target audience

  • HSE managers and ATEX officers
  • Process engineers and design offices

Prerequisites

  • Knowledge of explosion risk fundamentals.
  • Knowledge of the processes to be assessed.

Learning methods

Methodological input and hands-on work on real cases.

Learning assessment

Assessment through a full assessment and classification case study.

Scope of application

Explosion risk assessment and zone classification are employer obligations under Directive 1999/92/EC. The methods draw on the international standards in force.

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From 150 000 FCFA per participant

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