Goals
- Know the ATEX organization, instructions, zoning, signage, ATEX equipment of your establishment. .
- To be aware of the specific ATEX risks of one's establishment.
- Knowing the procedures to follow in an ATEX zone.
Program
- Consequences of an explosion
- Regulations (European directives and labor code)
- Definition of an explosive atmosphere
- Conditions for the formation of an explosive atmosphere (LIE, LSE).
- Sources of inflammation
- Sizing of explosion risk zones
- Identification and classification of zones: flammable gases, vapors, dusts.
- Signage
- Application to workstations (work instructions)
- Work in an ATEX zone (work permit required)
- Obligations regarding access to areas at risk of explosion
- Marking of materials, tools and usable equipment
- Prevention measures
- Safety instructions
Evaluation and validation methods
A multiple-choice questionnaire must be completed at the end of the training; passing it is a condition for receiving the individual certificate of completion of the training.
Target audience
any person working in an establishment with ATEX risks
Prerequisites
none