Ex Fundamentals for Mechanical Personnel
Learn how to work safely in hazardous areas. Courses for mechanical personnel who perform work in onshore facilities, vessels and offshore.
This course covers international Ex standards and the ATEX product directive.
Objectives of Ex Fundamentals for Mechanical Personnel
After completing the course, the participants will have acquired safety-related knowledge of potentially explosive areas, so that they can carry out their work in a responsible manner. They will have been familiar with methods for inspection and maintenance, as well as become familiar with the safety aspects to be able to choose and install equipment, so that explosion safety is safeguarded.
Who needs Ex Fundamentals for Mechanical Personnel?
Mechanical and other personnel working in hazardous areas in Europe. The course applies to personnel working in onshore faciities, offshore and vessels.
Subjects covered in Ex Fundamentals for Mechanical Personnel
- Basic Ex philosophy
- Fire triangle
- The most common ignition sources
- Area classification
- Safe behavior in hazardous areas
- Marking of mechanical Ex-equipment – how do you read it?
- Marking on Ex equipment - additional requirements for the EU
- Mechanical protection methods – how to use equipment safely
- Work permits
- Earthing/ bonding in hazardous areas
- Motors for hazardous areas
- A brief introduction to inspection and maintenance
- Final exam
The course is based on the EN ISO 80079-36, EN ISO 80079-37, EN 1127-1, EN IEC 60079-14, EN IEC 60079-17, ATEX Directives.
For the participant to be considered sufficiently qualified to work independently with mechanical installations in hazardous areas, he or she must be able to document practical training in addition to this theoretical training. The practical training can, for example, be carried out in your own company.
Regulations
For Norwegian market the following rules and regulation will apply.
The Norwegian Maritime Directorate, DSB and Norwegian Oil and Gas refer to NFEA EX-COMP: 2021 guidelines for training of personnel performing work in the Ex-areas. Ex-competence should be updated at least every 5 years.
The rules and regulation for other countries will be similar with national adjustment.
Technical information
System requirements
Recommended minimum connection speed is 1.5 Mbps. If you experience problems while running the course, we recommend using the Google Chrome browser.
Terms
VAT is not included.
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