Compex EXF | Foundation

22nd August
24th September
19th November
On-site dates available on request

Training course
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The CompEx ExF Foundation Course is recognised by the self-regulated sector of industry as a necessary component of each employee’s personal competency matrix. For this reason, it is considered that assessment of the knowledge imparted by the training will be an essential integration of any programme and can support you with your site explosion protection strategy in demonstrating compliance and the consideration of risks relating to the latest requirements of the European ATEX Directives, DSEAR regulations and international IEC 60079 Standards.

This course can be delivered on-site at your premises or at our training centre near Heathrow.

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WHO

This course is suited to anyone involved in Hazardous Area work that requires underpinning knowledge of safe working practices that may come under Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmosphere Regulations (DSEAR). This training does not include the practical aspects of installation or inspection of electrical equipment.

Unlike the other CompEx units, no prior knowledge of hazardous areas is required for full participation in this unit.

WHAT

Course objective:
On completion of this course, candidates will have:

A greater understanding of the current directives, standards and regulations relating to hazardous areas
Awareness of typical flammable atmosphere situations and types of release of the characteristics of gases, vapours and dusts.

Contents include:

Hazardous locations
Directives and regulations
Hazardous areas
DSEAR & Area classification
Ignition sources of gas and dust
Signage
Categories and EPLs
Equipment for use in hazardous areas
Types of protection, electrical and non-electrical
Ingress protection (IP rating)
Marking
Maintenance work, Repairs & Modification
Portable equipment
Miscellaneous

When

This course includes 8 hours of content and can be run with industry or role specific bolt-ons.

22nd August
24th September
19th November
On-site dates available on request

Please contact for availability or to arrange a course at your site/offices.

Why

This is an international recognised qualification to assist in demonstrating competence for those work with dangerous substances in hazardous areas.

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WHY CHOOSE US?

Engineering Consultants For Industrial Operations. We provide engineering training and consultancy for high risk process industries. We thrive on educating and up-skilling the workforce to ensure that they are competent and confident to undertake safety critical tasks.

We specialise in electrical, instrumentation and control (EC&I) including DSEAR, ATEX, Functional Safety, Process Safety, Asset Management and Construction Design supporting COMAH sites meet their compliance needs from design through to decommissioning.

Our training and services include: Process Safety, Functional Safety IEC 61511 DSEAR & ATEX, EC&I compliance, Water Safety, Construction Safety (CDM) and general project deliver for project engineers (and those wearing many hats).

We deliver certified and bespoke training to address your compliance needs. “Safety doesn’t happen by accident” but all major accidents ARE preventable!