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)
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Course level
Duration
Prerequisites
Location
See the laboratory
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Schedule
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
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Closed trainings
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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
About us
Catering
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.
- Two-course dinner - a combination of traditional, home-made flavors with meals served in restaurants.