Introduction to the CompEx Preparation Course
The CompEx Preparation Course is designed to equip participants with essential knowledge and skills for working safely in hazardous areas. This course covers critical topics, starting with an overview of the fundamentals of hazardous areas, including the significance of safety and the characteristics of flammable substances. Participants will learn about the classification of hazardous areas, equipment protection methods, and the importance of proper equipment labeling.
In subsequent chapters, the course delves into various protection methods, including flameproof and intrinsic safety principles, as well as installation techniques for cable and wiring systems. Emphasis is placed on health and safety practices, including the roles of safety stakeholders and the importance of accurate documentation.
Additionally, the course covers the design and selection of flameproof, pressurization, and intrinsically safe systems, highlighting best practices for installation and testing of electrical equipment in explosive atmospheres. By the end of the course, participants will be prepared to ensure safety and compliance in hazardous work environments.
Who Should Attend:
• Instrumentation Technicians
• Electrical Engineers
• Electrical Technicians
Training Methodology: This comprehensive training course blends theoretical knowledge with practical applications, including:
• Pre- and post-test evaluations to assess knowledge gains.
• Individual assessments and group discussions
Chapter 1: Fundamentals of Hazardous Areas
• Introduction & Course Goals
o Overview of the course objectives and the significance of safety in hazardous areas.
• Overview of the Scheme & Competence Requirements
o Explanation of the CompEx scheme and essential competencies for personnel.
• Ensuring Personnel Safety
o Strategies and practices to ensure safety in hazardous work environments.
• Characteristics of Flammable Substances
o Understanding properties of flammable substances relevant to safety.
• Classifying Hazardous Areas
o Methods for classifying various types of hazardous areas.
• Grouping & Temperature Ratings
o Overview of equipment grouping and temperature ratings for explosive atmospheres.
• Summary of Equipment Protection Methods
o Overview of different methods used to protect equipment.
• Categories & Selection of Equipment
o Guidelines for selecting appropriate equipment based on hazard classifications.
• Equipment Labeling
o Importance of correct labeling and markings on hazardous equipment.
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Chapter 2: Protection Methods
• Flameproof Protection (Ex d)
o Principles, assessment procedures, and installation guidelines.
• Enhanced Safety Protection (Ex e)
o Overview of enhanced safety features in hazardous environments.
• Intrinsic Safety (Ex i)
o Introduction to intrinsic safety principles and assessment.
• Pressurization Protection (Ex p)
o Fundamentals of pressurization systems and their safety components.
• Encapsulation (Ex m)
o Explanation of encapsulation methods for protection.
• Non-Incendive Protection (Type n)
o Overview of non-incendive protection strategies.
• Additional Protection Methods
o Insight into combined protection strategies for enhanced safety.
• Dust Protection Measures
o Guidelines for implementing dust protection measures.
• Non-Electrical Protection
o Protection methods that do not rely on electrical systems.
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Chapter 3: Cable & Wiring Systems
• Cable Glanding Techniques
o Best practices for safe cable glanding in hazardous areas.
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Chapter 4: Installation of Equipment
• Hazardous Area Classification
o Understanding explosive atmospheres and principles of explosion protection.
• Defining Hazardous Areas
o Methods for accurately defining hazardous areas.
• Methods for Area Classification
o Methodologies for area classification and documentation.
• Overview of Explosion Protection
o Examination of strategies for explosion protection.
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Chapter 5: Health & Safety in the Workplace
• Roles of Safety Stakeholders
o Identification of key stakeholders in safety.
• Techniques for Classifying Explosive Atmospheres
o Comprehensive techniques for assessment.
• Documentation & Extent of Zones
o Importance of documentation related to classifications.
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Chapter 6: Designing and Selecting Flameproof Equipment
• Core Principles of Flameproof Equipment
o Fundamentals of flameproof equipment design.
• Assessment Procedures
o Detailed procedures for assessment and safety checks.
• Safety Components for Flameproof Systems
o Overview of necessary safety components.
• Associated Apparatus
o Discussion on apparatus related to flameproof systems.
• Installation Guidelines
o Best practices for installing flameproof equipment.
• Hazards of Flame Paths
o Identification and mitigation of flame path