ATEX Course on Risk Prevention in Explosive Atmospheres

Goals

The objectives of the training ATEX Course on Risk Prevention in Explosive Atmospheres :

Upon completion of the course, workers in companies with explosive atmospheres will have achieved the following objectives:

•Be aware of the risks of working in classified areas.
•Know the zones of their DPCE, as well as good practices to prevent accidents in their facilities.
•Know how to interpret the training requirements of ATEX legislation (RD 681/2003) and their company's DPCE explosion protection document (adaptable according to the customer's DPCE).
•Have knowledge of the selection of machinery and work equipment for use in classified areas, in compliance with RD 144/2016.

Program

• Regulatory and normative framework for application.
• Scope. Company obligations.
• Properties, characteristics and hazards of combustible gases, vapours and dusts.
• Classification of areas at risk of explosion.
• Maintenance of equipment and protective measures installed in ATEX zones.
• The Explosion Protection Document.
• Prevention and protection measures in classified areas.
• Work in classified areas.
• Case study.