The next ATEX course will be held in Norwegian only. Our next open course will be 18th and 19th January. It is a 2-day webinar* course covering both explosion safety basics together with gas specific topics tailored for the Norwegian onshore and offshore operations. Gas explosions in the process industry may lead to injuries, fatalities, property damage, business interruption and environmental pollution. This ATEX course is looking into gas explosion hazards on offshore and onshore facilities. It addresses all aspects of hazards associated with gas explosions and focuses in particular on mechanical Ex-equipment. Read more on our training section and the Gas explosion hazards course and register by sending an email to certification@gexcon.com.
Topics:
- Gas explosions as a physical phenomenon
- Lessons learnt from past incidents
- An introduction to the ATEX User Directive 1999/92 EC
- An introduction to the ATEX Product Directive 2014/34 EU
- NORSOK requirements for ignition source control
- Requirements for manufacturers of Ex-equipent, including
- Ignition hazard assesssment
- Marking of Ex-equipment
- User instructions
- EU Declaration of conformity
- Mechanical Ex-equipment
- Selection and use of Ex-equipment
- Maintenance and modifications of existing Ex-equipment
Participants will receive the course presentation in PDF-format and course diplomas.
Target Group:
- Representatives of governmental or public bodies involved in the development of onshore and offshore safety regulations (Petroleumstilsynet, Arbeidstilsynet, DSV, osv.)
- Safety engineers, managers, supervisors, and other personnel involved in the design, operation or modification of an onshore or offshore oil and gas facility (platforms, FPSOs, etc.)
- Anyone who would like to develop an understanding of gas explosion safety
Prerequisites:
In general, no special prerequisites are required. However, knowledge in process safety and experience in plant operation will be helpful.
*To attend webinar the participant require a computer with internet connection, a camera and a microphone. Normally both camera and microphone is built into a laptop.
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