Hazardous Area Training from Ex-Solutions
Industrial explosions in modern society are unfortunately becoming common place. When analysed, it is personnel that, in many cases, contribute to these events due to a lack of understanding of explosion principles or relevant training. To reduce the risk of onsite explosions, safety & risk management business, Ex-Solutions Consulting, provides a range of one, two and three day training courses throughout the UK. 2011 dates have been announced including dates for this November with a 15% discount.
From beginner one day courses to more advanced three day courses, the Ex-Solutions Consulting training focuses on the principles of explosion prevention and protection with the primary aim of reducing site fire and explosion risk. The training is for businesses that require their people & assets to operate safely in potentially explosive atmospheres.
“It is crucial for personnel managing or working in potentially explosive and hazardous atmospheres to understand the associated risks and various factors that can cause, or increase the likelihood of, an explosion” Ian Harrison of Ex-Solutions explains.
‘Introduction to Hazardous Areas, ATEX and DSEAR’ is a one day course suitable for anyone (from Managers through to Technicians and Operators), who needs to raise their awareness of working and managing safely in potentially explosive atmospheres.
The Ex-Solutions two day course is an intermediate level course called ‘Hazardous Areas, ATEX and DSEAR’. It is suitable for Health and Safety Managers and Practitioners, Engineers, Team Leaders, Policy, Project and Contract Managers, who require a broad understanding of managing safely in Hazardous Areas.
For Managers, Practitioners and Engineers requiring the necessary training to undertake Hazardous Area Risk Assessment and Area Classifications and ensure compliance with the requirements of ATEX and DSEAR, Ex-Solutions offers ‘Risk Assessment and Area Classification’ as a three day course.
All Ex-Solutions training courses cover DSEAR* and ATEX** legislation and a Certificate of Achievement is issued upon successful completion of the course and Post Course Assessment. The varied syllabus includes DSEAR and ATEX, an understanding of the Properties of Flammable Materials and EX Terminology, Risk Assessment, Area Classification, Equipment protection concepts, Installation, Inspection and Maintenance Methodology.
The training courses are held at Cannock (in the Midlands) and Ex-Solutions UK headquarters in Shoreham by Sea (in Sussex, near Brighton). Also, if a business requires, Ex-Solutions can also deliver tailored training courses onsite at customers’ premises, or at any suitable and convenient venue.
The November dates (available at a 15% discount) are Tuesday 23rd November for the one day course and Wednesday 24th –Thursday 25th November for the two day course, which are both held in Cannock. The November three day course is held from Tuesday 30th November–Thursday 2nd December in Shoreham by Sea.
Ex-Solutions Consulting is part of Pyroban Group offering consulting and training services to help companies solve particular explosion protection problems. Pyroban specialises in explosion protection in the materials handling and oil and gas sectors.