Safe Use of Electrical Equipment in Hazardous Areas (HAZ 1)

Introduction

This course is designed to give candidates an appreciation of working with electrical equipment in areas that could potentially contain flammable/explosive liquids, gases or dust. The three day HAZ is not the full Ex or COMPEX qualification. It provides an overview and appreciation of working with electrical equipment in hazardous areas but does not end in the full COMPEX assessment. Candidates will learn about the relevant gases, vapours, dusts and ignition sources and how these elements determine the areas classification. Candidates will also learn about the different methods of protection and the safe working practices, along with relevant standards and certifications. At the end of the course, candidates will be expected to select the appropriate equipment and determine why those selections provide protection fitting for that area.

Participants

Personnel requiring a basic understanding of the safe use of electrical equipment in hazardous areas.

Aim

To provide personnel working in hazardous areas with the concepts of gas groups, zones, temperature classifications and selection of appropriate method of protection.

Outline Contents

  • Flammable gases
  • vapours
  • dusts and ignition sources
  • Hazardous area classification
  • Temperature classifications
  • Methods of protection
  • Standards and certification
  • Safe working practices
  • Course review

Certification

Candidates who successfully complete the course and will receive a Faraday attendance certificate.

Date Information

Duration: 3 Days
Start Dates:
18/03/2008
07/05/2008
27/08/2008
24/11/2008


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