ATEX Basic Training: Fundamentals of Explosion Protection and ATEX Compliance
Duration: 1 day
Format: Instructor-led course with theory, practical workshops, and case studies
This one-day ATEX Basic Training provides a solid foundation in explosion protection principles and ATEX compliance requirements.
It is designed for professionals who need to understand what ATEX is, how it operates within the legal framework, and how to apply its core principles in daily industrial operations.
Participants gain a clear understanding of hazardous area classification, ignition sources, and explosion protection methods — essential knowledge for maintaining safety in facilities handling flammable gases, vapors, or dusts.
This training is also an excellent tool for use as mandatory periodic (annual) personnel training related to work in hazardous areas, ensuring ongoing competence and compliance with regulatory requirements.
The course combines theory with real-world examples to help attendees recognize risks, interpret ATEX equipment markings, and ensure compliance with EU directives.
Key Topics
– Introduction to ATEX: scope, objectives, and regulatory background
– The ATEX Directives (2014/34/EU and 1999/92/EC) – how they function within EU law
– The philosophy of explosion protection and its role in industrial safety
– Fundamentals of explosion theory and behavior of flammable gases, vapors, and dusts
– Ignition sources: mechanical, electrical, static, thermal, and others
– Hazardous area classification: dust and gas zones as the basis for understanding ATEX
– Zone definitions and the concept of explosion risk grading
– Explosion protection methods: prevention, containment, and mitigation approaches
– Safe workplace principles and responsibilities under ATEX
– Flammability parameters: LEL, UEL, and self-ignition temperature
– Understanding ATEX marking of electrical and non-electrical equipment:
o Application and intended use
o Zone suitability
o Protection method
o Equipment group and category
o Temperature class
o Equipment Protection Level (EPL)
Target Industries
This training is relevant for a broad range of high-hazard industries, including:
- Chemical and petrochemical: reactors, distillation, storage, and hazardous transfers
- Pharmaceutical: solvent handling, reactor safety, and cleanroom operations
- Power generation: turbine overspeed, boiler overpressure, and fuel handling
- Food and beverage: ammonia refrigeration and other pressurized systems
- Mining and metals: leaching, tailings, and high-pressure operations
- Semiconductor and electronics: gas delivery and solvent systems
- Hydrogen and battery technologies: explosion, gas release, and thermal runaway prevention
- Aerospace and defence: fuel systems, propulsion testing, and munitions safety
Who Should Attend
This course is intended for personnel who work in or are responsible for potentially explosive areas, including:
– Process and maintenance engineers
– Automation and instrumentation technicians
– HSE and process safety specialists
– Supervisors and managers responsible for operational safety and compliance
It is also mandatory for any person who encounters explosive gases or dusts in their work environment.
No prior ATEX experience is required — this training serves as an ideal introduction before attending the ATEX Advanced Training.
Expected Improvements and Benefits
After completing this course, participants will:
– Understand how ATEX regulations apply to their workplace and responsibilities
– Recognize hazardous zones and typical ignition sources in their operations
– Correctly interpret ATEX equipment markings and classifications
– Gain awareness of explosion protection concepts and practical safety measures
– Be better prepared to ensure compliance and support workplace risk assessments
Organizations benefit from improved awareness, reduced risk of non-compliance, and a stronger safety culture in potentially explosive environments.
Additional Information
Training languages: Available in English and Russian.
Certification: All participants will receive an official training certificate upon completion.
Examination (optional): A knowledge assessment can be conducted if required.
Delivery options: The course can be delivered on-site at the client’s facility or online via Microsoft Teams.
Customization: The training content can be adapted to company-specific processes, installations, and explosion protection requirements.
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