Develop your knowledge of hazardous area equipment and applicable legislation. Obtain an understanding of the ATEX “Product” Directive 94/9/EC, the ATEX “Use” Directive 1999/92/EC, the IECEx International Certification Scheme and the related technical requirements by attending this workshop.

The workshop consists of a number of modules which build upon each other so that following a section on the basic chemistry and physics of explosions it is clear how the various protection concepts work. The continuation of the workshop is concerned with how the protection concepts and the related installation rules fit with the two ATEX Directives and the IECEx international certification scheme.

Obtain a thorough understanding of the Pressure Equipment Directive 97/23/EC and the UK Pressure Systems Safety Regulations by attending this workshop.

The workshop will be presented in two parts: firstly, an overview of the Pressure Equipment Directive 97/23/EC (PED) focusing on:

• An introduction to European New Approach Directives
• Scope of the PED and responsibilities
• Essential Safety Requirements
• Conformity Assessment Modules
• Global Conformity Assessment

Secondly, an overview of the Pressure Systems Safety Regulations (PSSR) covering:

• An appreciation of the Pressure Systems Safety Regulations 2000
• Understanding the interface between the PED and PSSR
• What constitutes a pressure system?
• Fundamentals of Written Schemes of Examination
• Actions and responsibilities of the User and Competent Person