Explosive Atmospheres / Hazardous Areas
Other Engineering
A course by
WITT
An eight-hour workshop providing essential knowledge of explosive atmospheres and hazardous areas, covering regulations, standards, and codes of practice. Includes assessment for NZQA unit standard 5929.
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Core skills this course teaches
Identify hazardous areas
Participants will be able to identify and categorise hazardous areas in the workplace.
Explain properties of hazardous materials
Participants will be able to explain the properties of hazardous materials relevant in explosive atmospheres.
About This Course
This workshop is designed to equip participants with essential knowledge of explosive atmospheres and hazardous areas. You will learn to identify hazardous areas, understand sources of ignition, the properties of hazardous materials, and become familiar with the regulations, standards, and codes of practice relevant to hazardous areas. The course covers the assessment of unit standard 5929 – Demonstrate knowledge of hazardous areas and their electrical requirements (3 credits). On completion, attendees receive an attendance certificate and have their unit standard reported to NZQA.
Course Content
- Classification of hazardous areas and types of hazards
- Classifying electrical apparatus for use in hazardous areas
- Protection methods
- Properties of hazardous materials (flammable, non-flammable, reactive materials)
- Upper and lower explosive limit, flash point, and ignition temperature
- Sources of hazardous materials data
- Standards, regulations, and codes of practice relating to hazardous areas
- Legal responsibilities of all parties
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