Ex for Mechanical Disciplines – Petroleum Industry
Learn to work safely in explosive areas. Course for mechanical personnel who carry out work in the petroleum industry.
The goal of Ex for Mechanical Disciplines – Petroleum Industry
After completing the course, the participants must have acquired the necessary knowledge about safe behavior and work in potentially explosive areas, so that they are able to carry out their work (non-electrical) in a safe manner in potentially explosive areas.
The target group of Ex for Mechanical Disciplines – Petroleum Industry
Non-electrical workers who will work with equipment and tools that can constitute an ignition source.
Topics covered in Ex for Mechanical Disciplines – Petroleum Industry
- Explosion theory and sources of ignition
- Standards
- Risk assessment and area classification
- Choice of equipment
- Types of protection with installation requirements
- Planning and selection of equipment
- Inspection and maintenance
- Final exam
The course is based on EN ISO 80079-36, EN ISO 80079-37, EN 1127-1, EN IEC 60079-14, EN IEC 60079-17, ATEX directive.
In order for the participant to be considered sufficiently qualified to work independently with mechanical installations in potentially explosive areas, the person concerned must be able to document practical training in addition to this theoretical training. The practical training can, for example, be carried out in your own business.
Regulations
The Norwegian Maritime Directorate, DSB and Offshore Norway refer to NFEA EX-KOMP:2021 guidelines for training personnel who carry out work in Ex areas. The ex-competence should be updated at least every 5 years.
Prerequisites
Prior knowledge: Completed the e-learning course "Ex-safety and awareness-raising - the petroleum industry".
Before attending the 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
This course can be completed on a computer, tablet, or smartphone – whenever and wherever it suits you. To ensure the best possible experience, we recommend using an up-to-date web browser (such as Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Safari, or Firefox) and a stable internet connection with a minimum speed of 5 Mbps. If you are using a mobile network, a 4G connection or higher is recommended.
Course manual
No, a course manual is not included with this course.
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