Hazardous Areas Classification

Affiliation:
Duration: 1 days

Course Aim

To provide information on Hazardous Area Classification procedures and techniques.

Course Objectives

At the end of the course, the trainee will be able to:

  • Legal requirements and Australian Standards.
  • Properties of explosive gases and vapors.
  • Properties of combustible dust.
  • Hazardous area classification procedures and techniques, including the gathering and analysis of data relevant to the explosive hazard.
  • Determination of the extent of the risk.
  • Documentation of the hazardous area zones.
  • Equipment selection.
  • General installation requirements.
  • Electrical protection.
  • Record keeping – the Verification Dossier.
  • Explosion-protection techniques

Who Should Attend?

Managers, supervisors, and workers who deal with hazards