Training in the prevention of risks associated with explosive atmospheres (ATEX)

• Day 1 morning: Welcome, introductions, introduction to the program

• Day 1 afternoon: Introduction to the risks of explosive atmospheres

  • General information on ATEX (gas and dust),

  • Types of explosions: deflagration, detonation, etc.

  • Sources of ignition (electrical, mechanical, static electricity, etc.)

• Day 2 morning: ATEX regulations and standards

  • ATEX Directive 99/92/EC: Regulations on the protection of workers and ATEX Directive 2014/34/EU: Regulations on equipment for use in potentially explosive atmospheres

  • Definition of zones according to the presence of gases, vapors, dust; examples of zone classification according to industrial installations

• Day 2 afternoon: ATEX equipment and materials

  • Types of ATEX equipment (electrical and non-electrical equipment)

  • Identification and certification of ATEX equipment (CE marking, Ex marking)

  • Use of measuring and monitoring devices in ATEX zones

  • Approach to the different modes of protection for electrical and non-electrical ATEX equipment

  • Maintenance and inspection of ATEX equipment: rules for working in ATEX zones (PPE, sockets and gases, etc.)

  • Presentation of certifications: Ism-ATEX, Ref. ATEX and IECEx.

• Day 3 morning: Prevention and protection principles

  • Sources of ignition: sparks, heat, electrostatic discharges

  • Preventive measures: ventilation, elimination of ignition sources

  • Explosion protection: containment systems, decompression, discharge

  • Maintenance of equipment in ATEX zones

  • Gas detection and risk monitoring systems

  • DRPCE

• Day 3 afternoon: Questions and answers, round table discussion, final exam and presentation of certificates

Issuance of a certificate valid for 3 years by an INERIS-approved trainer.