Hazardous Area & Explosive Atmosphere Training Courses

Published 13 Mar 2020

Hazardous Area & Explosive Atmosphere Experts

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Uploaded by Natalie Lundie | Supply Chain: Marketing Lead at Thorne & Derrick International

Hazardous Atmosphere Training Courses

Helping To Protect Employees & Plants from the Risk of Explosion in Hazardous Areas

Thorne & Derrick, the Experts in Equipment for Explosive Atmospheres, with the permission of SGS Baseefa are providing a series of articles to advocate the importance of independent services that ensure the protection of employees and property from explosion risk in hazardous areas – this is achieved through the provision of training and ensuring that equipment intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres is correctly certified according to ATEX and IECEx international classifications by a accredited Notified Body.

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Hazardous atmosphere training courses from SGS – equip employees and contractors with the knowledge and skills to design equipment or operate safely in the industry.

SGS Baseefa are a world renowned organisation in the field of explosion protection and a major player in the international IECEx Certification System, as well as servicing both of the ATEX Directives for Europe. Our training courses are designed to complement our explosive atmospheres services.

Their philosophy is clear, we like to keep it simple and all our training programmes have been devised with this aim in mind. They believe that if a person knows their subject they should be able to explain it to others simply. They can deliver and tailor our courses to suit personnel at every level of your organisation.

Their portfolio of training services includes:

Introduction to Hazardous Atmospheres & Explosion Protection Techniques (1 day)
Hazardous Area Products – QA System Planning (1 day)
ATEX / DSEAR Overview (1 day)
ATEX / DSEAR (2 day)
Risk Assessment and Hazardous Area Classification (2 day)
Safe Use of Electricity in Potentially Explosive Atmospheres & Intrinsic Safety (4 day)
Training for Designers of Ex Equipment (As required)
Bespoke Training Solutions (As required, tailored to meet your individual needs)

ATEX & IECEx Certification | hazardous area equipment certification from SGS meets the legal requirements for products used in explosive atmospheres.

All their training presenters are leaders in their field, providing delegates with expert opinions on subjects related to potentially explosive atmospheres. SGS Baseefa training programmes cover all our specialty technical subjects, but are delivered with a flair that makes our courses different and the learning experience that bit more enjoyable and memorable. Training is delivered at our purpose-built training facilities in Buxton, at customer premises, or at any suitable venue of convenience to you.

Their courses test delegates’ knowledge progressively during the course ensuring key learning points are clearly understood. Many of their courses provide a Certificate of Achievement upon successful completion, providing clear evidence of each individual’s skills and knowledge, whilst demonstrating your company’s investment in their continuing professional development.

To find out more, or book your hazardous atmospheres training courses, contact us today.

ABOUT SGS BASEEFA

SGS Baseefa

Research work into explosions in hazardous atmospheres has been carried out at our Buxton site since the 1920s. SGS Baseefa is now one of the largest organisations in the world with a laboratory dedicated to certification in this area and a world leader in the field.

In Europe, SGS Baseefa is one of the most recognised Notified Bodies for issuing the certification required by the European ATEX Directive. We are at the forefront of international product certification within the IECEx Equipment Certification Scheme, having issued more certificates in this field than any other certification body in the world.

Beyond certification we also provide an accessible yet authoritative source of expertise in many related areas. With extensive experience and knowledge of the application of industry standards in many areas we actively participate in committees formulating standards both at the European and international levels.

Through our global network we can offer a truly worldwide service to you, wherever you may be, providing documentation to support your sales throughout the world and to give your customers confidence in the products you sell.

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EXPERTS IN EQUIPMENT FOR EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERES

Thorne & Derrick are leaders in the development and distribution of Product Innovations that deliver significant improvements to clients plant, people and operational safety in the explosive atmosphere industries.

Your proactive problem solvers experienced in succession planning for the replacement of obsolete, non-conformant and legacy equipment in hazardous areas.

Your first-choice provider of innovative and competitive solutions to ensure ATEX & IECEx Compliance for Hazardous Area Electrical, HVAC & Process Instrumentation Equipment to UK and international projects.