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This course is aligned with the requirements of IECEx OD 504 and is designed to provide an understanding of the safety obligations and minimum basic knowledge of persons entering a site that has classified hazardous areas. It includes an understanding of the nature of hazardous areas, limitations on devices that may be taken into a hazardous area and the occupational health and safety responsibilities, and procedures related to hazardous areas.
IECEx Units Covered :
Unit Ex 000 - Basic knowledge and awareness to enter a site that includes a classified hazardous area
Course Content
- Overview of codes, standards and competency scheme
- Hazardous area- history and importance
- Electrical and non-electrical ignition sources (hazards) & handling
- Flammable materials, ignition sources and its properties
- Certification schemes and equipment marking
- Occupational health and safety, permit to work system
- General safety procedures
- Hazardous area documentation
- Instructions, signage, marking, nameplate basics
Target Audience
All personnel with a job function that may be performed in or associated with hazardous areas.
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