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ATEX training is important for all personnel working in potentially explosive atmospheres. This e-Learning course provides information on the European directives that set the standard for equipment that is to be used in explosive atmospheres (ATEX) and equipment that is designed for the containment of pressure (PED).

The course contains details on specific legislation including the Equipment and Protective Systems intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres Regulations (EPSR) 2001 and Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations (DSEAR) 2002.

The learner is informed as to how this legislation applies; what it covers; and how to ensure compliance.

Targeted Participants

This course is aimed at all personnel who work with equipment in explosive atmospheres or with equipment designed for pressure containment.

Typical Duration

• 90 minutes

Features

• Provides detailed information regarding the EPSR 2001 and DSEAR 2002 regulations
• High quality illustration-based animations and video sequences
• Continuous assessment throughout the course
• Automatic remediation of incorrectly answered questions
• Can be tailored to suit a company's specific requirements
• Integrated trainee results management system
• Can be deployed by CD ROM, Corporate Intranet or Internet
• SCORM™ Compliant

Course Content

MODULE 1 - ATEX

Section 1 - ATEX Directives

• Aims
• Introduction to the ATEX Directives
• EPSR 1996
• EPSR - Who is Responsible
• DSEAR
• DSEAR - Application
• What Does DSEAR Do
• Enforcement

Section 2 - Categories, Zones and Equipment Requirements

• Aims
• Equipment Categories
• Hazardous Area Zones and Applicable Categories
• Responsible Person Requirements
• Equipment Requirements
• The EC Declaration of Conformity
• Harmonised Standards

Section 3 - ATEX in the Workplace

• Aims
• Employer Requirements
• Repair, Refurbishment and Modification
• Used Equipment, Stock and Spare Parts
  

MODULE 2 - PRESSURE EQUIPMENT DIRECTIVE

Section 1 - Introduction

• Aims
• The Pressure Equipment Directive
• Scope of the PED

Section 2 - Roles and Responsibilities

• Aims
• The Responsible Person
• Compliance with PER
• Roles After Installing

Section 3 - Categories and Conformity Assessment

• Aims
• Categorisation of Products
• Categories
• Conformity Assessment
• Harmonised Standards
• Particular Material Appraisals
• The EC Declaration of Conformity

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