ATEX Awareness for Management & HSEQ

The ATEX Awareness for Management & HSEQ course covers the fundamental principles of explosion safety and is broadly comparable to the standard ATEX Awareness course, but it places a greater emphasis on legislation and regulations. This training answers the question: ‘What are management’s responsibilities?

The following topics are covered:

• Introduction to ATEX and explosion safety
• Legislation and regulations (e.g., ATEX Directives, Health and Safety at Work Act)
• The Explosion Protection Document (EPD)
• Verification File
• Basic protection methods (electrical and mechanical)
• Organisational measures for explosion safety
• Technical measures to control explosion hazards
• Classification of hazardous areas

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Learning Objectives of the ATEX Awareness for Management & HSEQ training:

• Gain insight into the fundamental principles of explosion safety (ATEX)
• Company risk analysis
• Create awareness of the importance of safe behaviour in ATEX zones
• In-depth explanation of the relevant legislation and regulations concerning explosion safety
• Gain insight into organisational and technical preventative measures
• Know what the Explosion Protection Document (EPD) entails and why it is important
• Responsibilities within the organisation, employer-employee obligations.