Course Description Duration: 2 day

This training has been designed to meet the highly specialized competencies required when inspecting, maintaining and installing Electrical Equipment in Hazardous Areas. This includes competencies relating to gas, dust and pressurizations. The course will also give participants an understanding of the risks involved when managing hazardous substances. Managing Hazardous Substances training teaches you how to identify hazardous substances at the workplace and the typical control measures that you need to implement to manage these risks. Your ability to identify Hazardous Substances and following the correct safety procedures will reduce potential risks and hazards.

Who should attend

·         Safety engineers and technicians

·         Safety managers and supervisors

·         Employees working in hazardous areas

·         Electrical engineers and technicians

·         Inspectors

Outline Day 1

·         Introduction to hazardous areas

·         Attending to Breakdowns in Hazardous Areas

·         Installing Explosion-Protected Equipment and Wiring Systems

·         Maintaining Equipment in Hazardous Areas

·         Conducting testing of hazardous areas installations

·         Visual inspection of hazardous areas installations

·         Detailed inspection of hazardous areas installations

·         Report on the Integrity of Explosion - Protected Equipment in Hazardous Areas

·         Managing hazardous substances

Day 2

·         Introduction to hazardous substances

·         Identifying Hazardous Substances

·         Common Hazards

·         The Hierarchy of Controls

·         Personal Protective Equipment

·         Storage and Disposal

·         Emergency Response