(00/00000/00 National Training and Assessment for Personnel Working in Potentially Explosive Atmospheres Foundation Module (EX F) Course Notes ‘The TTE Technical Training Group Edison House, Middlesbrough Road East, South Bank, Middlesbrough TS6 6TZ UK TE International Limited c/o Edison House, Middlesbrough Road East, South Bank, Middlesbrough TS6 6TZ UK ‘TTE Apprenticeships Limited c/o Edison House, Middlesbrough Road East, South Bank, Middlesbrough TS6 612 UKCompex Foundation TTE> 18 December 2014 - Version 1 CONTENTS UNIT UNIT : LEGISLATION/STANDARDS. REA CLASSIFICATION von UNIT 3: LP. CODE: UNIT 4: CERTIFICATION .snnsesnneses UNIT 5: EQUIPMENT SELECTION UNIT 6: LABELLING.. UNIT 7: FLAMEPROOF (EEX D). UNIT 8: INCREASED SAFETY (EEX E) UNIT 9: REDUCED RISK (EEX N).. UNIT 10: GLANDING. UNIT 11: INTRINSIC SAFETY. UNIT 12: PRESSURISATION .. UNIT 13: BEX 0, Q & Messnnnsnnne UNIT 14: CABLES.. UNIT 15: NON ELECTRICAL APPARATUS wssssnns UNIT 16: INSPECTION. UNIT 17: DUST. UNIT 18: EXTRA INFO. Course Notes Page 2 of 71Compex Foundation TTE> 18 December 2014 - Version 1 The ATEX Directive legislation underlines the need for practitioners in potentially explosive environments or hazardous areas to be competent. It is implemented through regulations 7 and 11 of DSEAR- Dangerous Substances and Explosive Regulations. This course has been developed to give an introduction into Hazardous areas for practitioners. AIMS The aim of the course is to provide delegates’ with knowledge and understanding of terminology and protection concepts utilised in a potentially flammable atmosphere. OBJECTIVES At the end of the course you will be able to: * Understand the concept of area classification and the need to zone flammable atmospheres accordingly. + Understand the terminology and definitions associated with hazardous areas. * Understand the various protection concepts. * Understand |.P codes in relation to ingress protection. * Understanding of current ATEX directives. + Awareness of DSEAR Regulation. + Understanding of equipment groups and temperature rating. CERTIFICATION Successful course delegates will receive a UK JTL Certificate, valid for 5 years. COURSE STATEMENT © This course covers the hazardous areas. imum Legal Requirements for installations wi + Individual companies may and do install higher specification equipment and accessories above the levels stated during this course. * This is to provide a higher level of protection for plant, equipment and personnel as they deem necessary. Abbreviations used on this course. DSEAR (The Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations). ATEX (ATmosphere Explosive). MHOR (Manual Handling Operations Regulations). ALARP (As Low as is Reasonably Practicable). Course Notes Page 3 of 71