Objectives

Overview

Training

Course Outline

Continuous Professional Development:

Course Duration: 4 hours

CertificationAttendees will be awarded a certificate of attendance in ‘Hazardous Area Classification’.

At the end of the course, attendees will be able to:• Understand the need for classification• Identify hazardous and non-hazardous areas for likelihood of explosion• Determine if hazardous areas exist• Evaluate considerations for risk assessment• Identify the different types of zone classifications• Identify factors to consider for zone mapping• Select the equipment category most appropriate for the relevant zone classification• Identify factors to consider when choosing the correct equipment

1. Necessity for the Classification2. Assessing the Risk, and Relationship between Fires and Explosions3. Zone Classification Requirements for Gases, Vapours, Mists and Dusts 4. Equipment Categories and Zones, and Selection Criteria

Flammable gases, mists and vapours, or combustible dusts and fibres, are hazardous substances which can form explosive atmospheres under certain circumstances. Hazardous area classification is used to identify potentially hazardous zones and ignition sources in the workplace, and identify the equipment needed to prevent fires and explosions.

Who should attend?

FSM 3 CPDWSHO 4 SDU

This is an accredited course by the Institute of Occupational Medicine (IOM) Singapore.

Fire Safety Managers, Workplace Safety and Health Professionals, Facility Managers, Workplace Managers or anyone who manages hazardous area classification.

HAZARDOUS AREA CLASSIFICATION WORKSHOP