Ex for ISS Disciplines (Insulation, Scaffolding and Surface treatment)
Become aware of the dangers in potentially explosive areas, so that personnel within the ISS disciplines do not take measures that could affect safety and that you, as a contractor, do your work in potentially explosive areas in a safe manner.
Objectives of Ex for ISS Disciplines (Insulation, Scaffolding and Surface treatment)
After completing the course, participants must have knowledge of basic fire and explosion theory, potential sources of ignition, which regulations apply and how to understand labels on equipment.
Who needs Ex for ISS Disciplines (Insulation, Scaffolding and Surface treatment)?
Executive personnel within the ISS disciplines (insulation, scaffolding and surface treatment).
Subjects covered in Ex for ISS Disciplines (Insulation, Scaffolding and Surface treatment)
- Explosion theory and sources of ignition
- Safe behaviour in Ex areas
- Regulations
- Risk assessment and area classification
- Selection of equipment for use in explosive areas
- Portable electrical equipment (handheld, portable and transportable)
- Final exam
The course is based on the ATEX directive, the Petroleum Act, NEK 420, EN IEC 60079-14.
Regulations
EU directive 1992/99/EC (HSE in Ex areas) requires the employer to draw up and maintain an explosion protection document. This document must contain, among other things, a risk assessment, zone map and documentation that all employees who will enter Ex areas have received sufficient and suitable training in explosion protection. In all EU and EEA countries, this must be implemented in the national legislation.
In Norway, this is introduced as a regulatory requirement in: "Regulations on health and safety in explosive atmospheres" often called "FHOSEX".
In the Petroleum Act, there is also a requirement that one has competence: Section 9-7. Qualifications
Licensees and others who participate in petroleum activities must have the necessary qualifications to carry out the work in a responsible manner. Training must take place to the extent necessary.
Competence
Prior knowledge: No requirements for prior knowledge.
Before you attend this course
Final exam - The course ends with a final exam that must be passed in order to get the course approved and a course certificate. We recommend making notes during the course.
Technical information
System requirements
Recommended minimum connection speed is 1.5 Mbps. If you experience problems while running the course, we recommend using the Google Chrome browser.
Terms
VAT is not included.
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