For staff to have an understanding of hazardous area terminology and techniques and the implications of the ATEX Directives. ATEX is a European directive and has no real place in the USA unless staff would like to understand the markings on equipment that you sometimes see in the US. ATEX has been accepted as a RP (Recommended Practice) in the Middle East and other areas of The World.

• The European Community history of hazardous areas leading to the introduction of the ATEX Directives
• Hazardous Area definitions and terminology
• Hazardous Area protection techniques
• A logical break down of hazardous area legislation
• ATEX 94/9/EC on ATEX 100A (older name) and ATEX 95 equipment certification directive
• ATEX 1999/92/EC on ATEX 137 workplace directive and how it is implemented via DSEAR
• Manufacturers conformity in producing items for zones 0, 1 & 2
• How to perform accurate and safe item selection for zoned areas

• Area classifications
• Definitions and terminology
• Overview of hazardous area protection techniques
• Work place markings
• Zones 0, 1 & 2
• Chemical and mining industries markings
• Categories 1, 2 & 3
• Gas groupings
• Gas & dust markings
• CE markings
• Certifying bodies
• Mechanical implications
• Requirements for training

• Aim
• Objective
• Other criteria
• Method of Assessment (Against the Statndard)
• Self Assessment (via OCS Evaluation sheet)
• Continuous Assessment
• Theory Test

• OCS Attendance
• OCS Successfully Completed
• External

1. An OCS certificate of attendance will be issued if the method of assessment is limited to self-assessment.
2. Where a delegate fails to meet the formal assessment criteria, an attendance certificate will be awarded and the case discussed with the customer