BM4

The construction and operation of technical devices applied in potentially explosive atmospheres (requirements of directives ATEX (2014/34/EU) and Ex (1999/92/EC))

Course aims:

To become acquainted with the requirements regarding the entry into service and the use of devices and equipment in potentially explosive atmospheres
To become acquainted with methodology for assessing the conformity of devices and equipment used in potentially explosive atmospheres

Target group:

Training dedicated to manufacturers, operators and users of devices and accessories intended for use in explosion hazard zones (potential explosion areas)

Course type

Open training

Course level

BM4

Duration

1 day

Prerequisites

General technical knowledge

Location

The Engineering Training Center or the client company
See the laboratory

Dates

Rok 2026

Dates

Please contact us

Schedule

day 1 h. 9.00 - 17.00

Price

Highlights

A certificate of completion
Educational aids: scripts
Access to specialist magazines and technical literature (regarding stationary training)
Writing aids (pen, notebook) - regarding stationary training
Complete care of idividually assigned customer service person
Participant Cards with discounts to partner restaurants / pubs in Gliwice (regarding stationary training)

Catering

Participants of training courses at our center receive unlimited access to the Cechownia Cafe coffee bar and a two-course lunch.
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Contact

tel.: 0048 32 4111 000
e-mail: info@emt-systems.pl

Closed trainings

This course is also available as a closed training where the dates, price, locations and the content is settled individually with the Client.

Certificate

After completing the training, each participant receives a personalized bilingual certificate that descriptively confirms the acquired skills in accordance with the PN-EN ISO 9001:2015 quality management system implemented at EMT-SYSTEMS Sp. z o.o., supervised and certified by TUV Nord Polska.
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Accommodation

List of hotels near the training location

Please contact us on:

0048 32 4111 000

info@emt-systems.pl

should you have any questions on the course you have chosen

Course program

Legal regulations specifying the principles and possibilities of introducing into operation and use of technical devices in explosion-hazardous areas
- European law regulations
- Implementation of European law requirements into national legal regulations
- National law regulations (not related to European law)
Characteristics of the explosion hazard environment
- Characteristics of explosion hazard areas
- Characteristics of explosion hazard zones
- The concept of an explosive atmosphere, conditions for the occurrence of an explosive atmosphere and the occurrence of an explosion, including issues covering guidelines for classifying explosion hazard areas (according to the requirements of the standards PN-EN 60079-10-1:2016-02 and PN-EN 60079-10-2:2015-06)
Introduction to explosion protection
- Estimation of the damage probability (PHA method application)
- Verification of the explosion risk assessment related to the modification of operated machines and devices, including issues covering the principles of preparation, application, verification and updating of the Explosion Protection Document
ATEX Directive Requirements (2014/34/EU)
- Application areas of the directive, groups and categories of equipment covered by the directive
- Manufacturer's obligations (ensuring safe operation, product marking, issuing conformity documents, external certification), including issues covering practical aspects of assessing the conformity of equipment classified in individual groups and categories of protection
- Essential health and safety requirements for the design and construction of equipment and protective systems intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres
- Obligations of those operating equipment in potentially explosive atmospheres
Operation of devices subject to requirements (Ex)
- Principles of shaping safety and reducing risk (according to Directive 89/391/EEC)
- Role and tasks of specific directives
- Classification of equipment (Ex) subject to Directive 1999/92/EC
Requirements of Directive 1999/92/EC
- Shaping the required level of technical safety (obligations of the employer responsible for the operation of technical devices in explosion-hazardous areas)
- Principles of hazard reduction
- Characteristics of minimum requirements (concerning ensuring conditions for safe presence in a potentially explosive environment)
- Referring the minimum requirements to national requirements in the field of safe operation of devices in explosion-hazardous areas, including issues covering
  - Obligations of the employer, managers and employees to ensure safe operation of equipment and the possibility of holding them accountable
  - Liability for failure to ensure safety in explosion hazard zones
  - Special requirements for ensuring safety in hazard zones (gas and dust)
Practical aspects of operating technical devices in an explosion-hazardous environment
- Operation of devices (Ex) in practice
- Assessment of the possibility of operating technical devices in an explosion hazard area, including issues covering
  - Cases of improper selection, operation, maintenance and repair of devices and safety systems
  - Documentation of inspections and controls of devices (Ex)
  - Implementation of requirements in storage facilities (silos and tanks)
  - Implementation of requirements related to dust removal (vacuuming)
  - Requirements related to explosion relief
Summary, discussion, example: selection of an electric motor for operation in an explosive gas atmosphere

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Catering

In addition to the substantive aspect, the comfort of our training participants is very important to us. We provide students with a climatic cafe and restaurant space, which is a place for refreshments and relaxation during breaks. We invite you to use the coffee bar and the modern massage chair!

During each training day, participants receive:

Unlimited access to the Cechownia Cafe coffee bar, serving tea and high-quality freshly ground coffee. The bar is equipped with:
- NECTO Karisma - a professional espresso machine of Italian production.
- THERMOPLAN BW 4 - a professional espresso machine made in Switzerland.
These are coffee machines used in the best coffee shops. According to your taste, we serve unique types of coffee - Cappuccino, Espresso, Americano, Caffe Latte and Turkish coffee. Training participants can also use unlimited sparkling and still water, juices and sweets.

Two-course dinner - a combination of traditional, home-made flavors with meals served in restaurants.

Until 4:00 PM in the cafe on the first floor you can also buy fresh sandwiches, cakes, sweet and salty snacks and cold drinks. After training - from 4:00 PM - we invite you to try the delicious dishes of the Cechownia Restaurant, prepared by the best chefs in Gliwice.