Professional Diploma in Hazardous Safety Engineering
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Professional
Diploma in Hazardous Safety Engineering
Course
Objective
This course
provides the information and knowledge related to safely working in hazardous
areas, safe working knowledge, safety protection equipments, systems and
methods, auditing the safety requirements of hazardous area engineering works
such as mining, petroleum, chemical plants ,civil
,electrical and mechanical engineering
Pre-requisite
Professional
Diploma/ Bachelor degree in Engineering (Any
discipline)
Course
Outline
It consists of
8 units with each 5 credits.
BAE
631E Maintenance & Repair Works in Hazardous Areas
www.thespeukinternational.org/BAE631.zip
BAE
632E Electrical Wiring in Hazardous Areas
www.thespeukinternational.org/BAE632.zip
BAE
633E Hazardous Area Safety Audits
www.thespeukinternational.org/BAE633.zip
BAE
634 Explosion Protection
www.thespeukinternational.org/BAE634.zip
BAE
635E Testing in Hazardous Areas
www.thespeukinternational.org/BAE635.zip
BAE
636 E Hazardous Area Inspection
www.thespeukinternational.org/BAE636.zip
BAE
637E Hazardous Chemical Management
www.thespeukinternational.org/BAE637.zip
BAE
638E Environmental Engineering in Hazardous Areas
www.thespeukinternational.org/BAE638.zip
Study
Method & Assessment
The
students will need to read the reference materials provided in folder of each
unit & write the report on their study for each unit.
The
report should contain
Each
report should be Arial 11 fonts with 10 to 20 pages written in own words by
using English..
Insert
the appropriate diagrams & tables, formula and data related to information.
Detailed
Topics
BAE 631 Maintenance & Repair Works in Hazardous Areas
UEENEEM019A Attend to breakdowns in
hazardous areas - coal mining
KS01-EM019A
Explosion protection, certification and techniques
Evidence shall show an understanding of Ex certification schemes and techniques to
accepted Standards to an extent indicated by the following aspects:
T1 Explosion-protection equipment — Ex certification schemes encompassing:
Purpose and scope of certification schemes.
Schemes accepted in Australia and New Zealand.
Schemes commonly used in countries other than Australia and New Zealand.
Processes for having equipment certified under the acceptable Ex schemes —
scheme procedures; quality management requirements; conformance testing
and assessment; and requirements for ongoing certification.
T2 Flameproof (Ex ‘d’) explosion-protection technique encompassing:
The purpose and characteristics of the design features of apparatus and circuits
protected by the flameproof (Ex ‘d’) technique. (Examples of characteristics
and design features are flame paths, integrity under pressure, pressure piling,
and enclosure entries).
Typical situations where the flameproof explosion-protection technique is
used;
Actions or conditions that would void the protection provided the Flameproof
technique;
The use of Standards in determining the requirements to which the installation
of flameproof explosion-protected apparatus shall comply.
T3 Increased safety (Ex ‘e’) explosion-protection technique encompassing:
The purpose and characteristics of the design features of apparatus and circuits
protected by the Increased safety (Ex ‘e’) technique (Examples of
characteristics and design features are temperature rise, maximum power
dissipation, protection devices, certified components, creepage and clearance
distances, absence of sparking contacts and enclosure entries).
Typical situations where the Increased safety explosion-protection technique is
used;
Actions or conditions that would void the protection provided the Increased
safety technique;
The use of Standards in determining the requirements to which the installation
of Increased safety explosion-protected apparatus shall comply.
T4 Non-sparking (Ex ‘n’) explosion-protection technique encompassing:
The purpose and characteristics of the design features of apparatus and circuits
protected by the Non-sparking (Ex ‘n’) technique (Examples of characteristics
and design features are creepage and clearance distances and restricted
breathing).
Typical situations where the Non-sparking explosion-protection technique is
used;
Actions or conditions that would void the protection provided the
Non-sparking technique; and
The use of Standards in determining the requirements to which the installation
of Non-sparking explosion-protected apparatus shall comply.
T5 Intrinsic safety (Ex ‘i’) explosion-protection technique encompassing:
The purpose and characteristics of the design features of apparatus and circuits
protected by the Intrinsic safety (Ex ‘i’) technique (Examples of characteristics
and design features are field devices, cables, safe area devices, earthing, entity
versus integrated system concept, simple devices and interface devices and
their parameters, segregation, infallible components, current and voltage
limiting, creepage and clearance distances).
Typical situations where the Intrinsic safety explosion-protection technique is
used;
Actions or conditions that would void the protection provided the Intrinsic
safety;
The use of Standards in determining the requirements to which the installation
of Intrinsic safety explosion-protected apparatus shall comply.
T6 Pressurization (Ex ‘p’) explosion-protection technique encompassing:
The purpose and characteristics of the design features of apparatus and circuits
protected by the Pressurization (Ex ‘p’) technique (Examples of characteristics
and design features are exclusion and dilution; purge periods, controlled shut
down, monitoring and sources of internal release).
Typical situations where the pressurization explosion-protection technique is
used;
Actions or conditions that would void the protection provided the
pressurization technique;
The use of Standards in determining the requirements to which the installation
of pressurization explosion-protected apparatus shall comply.
T7 Enclosures for dusts (Ex ‘tD’) - explosion-protection technique encompassing:
The purpose and characteristics of the design features of apparatus and circuits
protected by the techniques for dusts (Examples of characteristics and design
features are for enclosures; pressurization; encapsulation; and intrinsic safety).
Typical situations where the each dust explosion-protection technique is used;
Actions or conditions that would void the protection provided the each dust
technique;
The use of Standards in determining the requirements to which the installation
of dust explosion-protected apparatus shall comply.
T8 Common characteristics of explosion-protection techniques encompassing:
The purposes of ‘temperature classification’ and ‘gas grouping/apparatus
grouping’.
Compliance plate markings.
Limitations of non-metallic or specific alloy enclosures.
The purpose of conformity and certification/approval for equipment used in
hazardous areas.
Environmental conditions that may impact on explosion-protection techniques.
The principles and applications of other and mixed explosion-protection
techniques (Other techniques include encapsulation Ex ‘m’; oil-immersion Ex
‘o’; powder-filling Ex ‘q’, ventilation Ex ‘v’ and special protection Ex ‘s’).
Features and purpose of conduit seals and cable termination devices designed
for use in hazardous areas (These include conduit seals and barrier and
compression glands for cables with or without armouring, screening and/or
drain wires)
UEENEEM020A Attend to breakdowns in
hazardous areas - gas
Atmospheres
KS01-EM020A
Explosion protection, certification and techniques
Evidence shall show an understanding of Ex certification schemes and techniques to
accepted Standards to an extent indicated by the following aspects:
T1 Explosion-protection equipment — Ex certification schemes encompassing:
Purpose and scope of certification schemes.
Schemes accepted in Australia and New Zealand.
Schemes commonly used in countries other than Australia and New Zealand.
Processes for having equipment certified under the acceptable Ex schemes —
scheme procedures; quality management requirements; conformance testing
and assessment; and requirements for ongoing certification.
T2 Flameproof (Ex ‘d’) explosion-protection technique encompassing:
The purpose and characteristics of the design features of apparatus and circuits
protected by the flameproof (Ex ‘d’) technique. (Examples of characteristics
and design features are flame paths, integrity under pressure, pressure piling,
and enclosure entries).
Typical situations where the flameproof explosion-protection technique is
used;
Actions or conditions that would void the protection provided the Flameproof
technique;
The use of Standards in determining the requirements to which the installation
of flameproof explosion-protected apparatus shall comply.
T3 Increased safety (Ex ‘e’) explosion-protection technique encompassing:
The purpose and characteristics of the design features of apparatus and circuits
protected by the Increased safety (Ex ‘e’) technique (Examples of
characteristics and design features are temperature rise, maximum power
dissipation, protection devices, certified components, creepage and clearance
distances, absence of sparking contacts and enclosure entries).
Typical situations where the Increased safety explosion-protection technique is
used;
Actions or conditions that would void the protection provided the Increased
safety technique;
The use of Standards in determining the requirements to which the installation
of Increased safety explosion-protected apparatus shall comply.
T4 Non-sparking (Ex ‘n’) explosion-protection technique encompassing:
The purpose and characteristics of the design features of apparatus and circuits
protected by the Non-sparking (Ex ‘n’) technique (Examples of characteristics
and design features are creepage and clearance distances and restricted
breathing).
Typical situations where the Non-sparking explosion-protection technique is
used;
Actions or conditions that would void the protection provided the
Non-sparking technique; and
The use of Standards in determining the requirements to which the installation
of Non-sparking explosion-protected apparatus shall comply.
T5 Intrinsic safety (Ex ‘i’) explosion-protection technique encompassing:
The purpose and characteristics of the design features of apparatus and circuits
protected by the Intrinsic safety (Ex ‘i’) technique (Examples of characteristics
and design features are field devices, cables, safe area devices, earthing, entity
versus integrated system concept, simple devices and interface devices and
their parameters, segregation, infallible components, current and voltage
limiting, creepage and clearance distances).
Typical situations where the Intrinsic safety explosion-protection technique is
used;
Actions or conditions that would void the protection provided the Intrinsic
safety;
The use of Standards in determining the requirements to which the installation
of Intrinsic safety explosion-protected apparatus shall comply.
T6 Pressurization (Ex ‘p’) explosion-protection technique encompassing:
The purpose and characteristics of the design features of apparatus and circuits
protected by the Pressurization (Ex ‘p’) technique (Examples of characteristics
and design features are exclusion and dilution; purge periods, controlled shut
down, monitoring and sources of internal release).
Typical situations where the pressurization explosion-protection technique is
used;
Actions or conditions that would void the protection provided the
pressurization technique;
The use of Standards in determining the requirements to which the installation
of pressurization explosion-protected apparatus shall comply.
T7 Enclosures for dusts (Ex ‘tD’) - explosion-protection technique encompassing:
The purpose and characteristics of the design features of apparatus and circuits
protected by the techniques for dusts (Examples of characteristics and design
features are for enclosures; pressurization; encapsulation; and intrinsic safety).
Typical situations where the each dust explosion-protection technique is used;
Actions or conditions that would void the protection provided the each dust
technique;
The use of Standards in determining the requirements to which the installation
of dust explosion-protected apparatus shall comply.
T8 Common characteristics of explosion-protection techniques encompassing:
The purposes of ‘temperature classification’ and ‘gas grouping/apparatus
grouping’.
Compliance plate markings.
Limitations of non-metallic or specific alloy enclosures.
The purpose of conformity and certification/approval for equipment used in
hazardous areas.
Environmental conditions that may impact on explosion-protection techniques.
The principles and applications of other and mixed explosion-protection
techniques (Other techniques include encapsulation Ex ‘m’; oil-immersion Ex
‘o’; powder-filling Ex ‘q’, ventilation Ex ‘v’ and special protection Ex ‘s’).
Features and purpose of conduit seals and cable termination devices designed
for use in hazardous areas (These include conduit seals and barrier and
compression glands for cables with or without armouring, screening and/or
drain wires).
UEENEEM021A Attend to breakdowns in
hazardous areas - dust
Atmospheres
KS01-EM021A
Explosion protection, certification and techniques
Evidence shall show an understanding of Ex certification schemes and techniques to
accepted Standards to an extent indicated by the following aspects:
T1 Explosion-protection equipment — Ex certification schemes encompassing:
Purpose and scope of certification schemes.
Schemes accepted in Australia and New Zealand.
Schemes commonly used in countries other than Australia and New Zealand.
Processes for having equipment certified under the acceptable Ex schemes —
scheme procedures; quality management requirements; conformance testing
and assessment; and requirements for ongoing certification.
T2 Flameproof (Ex ‘d’) explosion-protection technique encompassing:
The purpose and characteristics of the design features of apparatus and circuits
protected by the flameproof (Ex ‘d’) technique. (Examples of characteristics
and design features are flame paths, integrity under pressure, pressure piling,
and enclosure entries).
Typical situations where the flameproof explosion-protection technique is
used;
Actions or conditions that would void the protection provided the Flameproof
technique;
The use of Standards in determining the requirements to which the installation
of flameproof explosion-protected apparatus shall comply.
T3 Increased safety (Ex ‘e’) explosion-protection technique encompassing:
The purpose and characteristics of the design features of apparatus and circuits
protected by the Increased safety (Ex ‘e’) technique (Examples of
characteristics and design features are temperature rise, maximum power
dissipation, protection devices, certified components, creepage and clearance
distances, absence of sparking contacts and enclosure entries).
Typical situations where the Increased safety explosion-protection technique is
used;
Actions or conditions that would void the protection provided the Increased
safety technique;
The use of Standards in determining the requirements to which the installation
of Increased safety explosion-protected apparatus shall comply.
T4 Non-sparking (Ex ‘n’) explosion-protection technique encompassing:
The purpose and characteristics of the design features of apparatus and circuits
protected by the Non-sparking (Ex ‘n’) technique (Examples of characteristics
and design features are creepage and clearance distances and restricted
breathing).
Typical situations where the Non-sparking explosion-protection technique is
used;
Actions or conditions that would void the protection provided the
Non-sparking technique; and
The use of Standards in determining the requirements to which the installation
of Non-sparking explosion-protected apparatus shall comply.
T5 Intrinsic safety (Ex ‘i’) explosion-protection technique encompassing:
The purpose and characteristics of the design features of apparatus and circuits
protected by the Intrinsic safety (Ex ‘i’) technique (Examples of characteristics
and design features are field devices, cables, safe area devices, earthing, entity
versus integrated system concept, simple devices and interface devices and
their parameters, segregation, infallible components, current and voltage
limiting, creepage and clearance distances).
Typical situations where the Intrinsic safety explosion-protection technique is
used;
Actions or conditions that would void the protection provided the Intrinsic
safety;
The use of Standards in determining the requirements to which the installation
of Intrinsic safety explosion-protected apparatus shall comply.
T6 Pressurization (Ex ‘p’) explosion-protection technique encompassing:
The purpose and characteristics of the design features of apparatus and circuits
protected by the Pressurization (Ex ‘p’) technique (Examples of characteristics
and design features are exclusion and dilution; purge periods, controlled shut
down, monitoring and sources of internal release).
Typical situations where the pressurization explosion-protection technique is
used;
Actions or conditions that would void the protection provided the
pressurization technique;
The use of Standards in determining the requirements to which the installation
of pressurization explosion-protected apparatus shall comply.
T7 Enclosures for dusts (Ex ‘tD’) - explosion-protection technique encompassing:
The purpose and characteristics of the design features of apparatus and circuits
protected by the techniques for dusts (Examples of characteristics and design
features are for enclosures; pressurization; encapsulation; and intrinsic safety).
Typical situations where the each dust explosion-protection technique is used;
Actions or conditions that would void the protection provided the each dust
technique;
The use of Standards in determining the requirements to which the installation
of dust explosion-protected apparatus shall comply.
T8 Common characteristics of explosion-protection techniques encompassing:
The purposes of ‘temperature classification’ and ‘gas grouping/apparatus
grouping’.
Compliance plate markings.
Limitations of non-metallic or specific alloy enclosures.
The purpose of conformity and certification/approval for equipment used in
hazardous areas.
Environmental conditions that may impact on explosion-protection techniques.
The principles and applications of other and mixed explosion-protection
techniques (Other techniques include encapsulation Ex ‘m’; oil-immersion Ex
‘o’; powder-filling Ex ‘q’, ventilation Ex ‘v’ and special protection Ex ‘s’).
Features and purpose of conduit seals and cable termination devices designed
for use in hazardous areas (These include conduit seals and barrier and
compression glands for cables with or without armouring, screening and/or
drain wires).
UEENEEM022A Attend to breakdowns in
hazardous areas – pressurisation
KS01-EM022A
Explosion protection, certification and techniques
Evidence shall show an understanding of Ex certification schemes and techniques to
accepted Standards to an extent indicated by the following aspects:
T1 Explosion-protection equipment — Ex certification schemes encompassing:
Purpose and scope of certification schemes.
Schemes accepted in Australia and New Zealand.
Schemes commonly used in countries other than Australia and New Zealand.
Processes for having equipment certified under the acceptable Ex schemes —
scheme procedures; quality management requirements; conformance testing
and assessment; and requirements for ongoing certification.
T2 Flameproof (Ex ‘d’) explosion-protection technique encompassing:
The purpose and characteristics of the design features of apparatus and circuits
protected by the flameproof (Ex ‘d’) technique. (Examples of characteristics
and design features are flame paths, integrity under pressure, pressure piling,
and enclosure entries).
Typical situations where the flameproof explosion-protection technique is
used;
Actions or conditions that would void the protection provided the Flameproof
technique;
The use of Standards in determining the requirements to which the installation
of flameproof explosion-protected apparatus shall comply.
T3 Increased safety (Ex ‘e’) explosion-protection technique encompassing:
The purpose and characteristics of the design features of apparatus and circuits
protected by the Increased safety (Ex ‘e’) technique (Examples of
characteristics and design features are temperature rise, maximum power
dissipation, protection devices, certified components, creepage and clearance
distances, absence of sparking contacts and enclosure entries).
Typical situations where the Increased safety explosion-protection technique is
used;
Actions or conditions that would void the protection provided the Increased
safety technique;
The use of Standards in determining the requirements to which the installation
of Increased safety explosion-protected apparatus shall comply.
T4 Non-sparking (Ex ‘n’) explosion-protection technique encompassing:
The purpose and characteristics of the design features of apparatus and circuits
protected by the Non-sparking (Ex ‘n’) technique (Examples of characteristics
and design features are creepage and clearance distances and restricted
breathing).
Typical situations where the Non-sparking explosion-protection technique is
used;
Actions or conditions that would void the protection provided the
Non-sparking technique; and
The use of Standards in determining the requirements to which the installation
of Non-sparking explosion-protected apparatus shall comply.
T5 Intrinsic safety (Ex ‘i’) explosion-protection technique encompassing:
The purpose and characteristics of the design features of apparatus and circuits
protected by the Intrinsic safety (Ex ‘i’) technique (Examples of characteristics
and design features are field devices, cables, safe area devices, earthing, entity
versus integrated system concept, simple devices and interface devices and
their parameters, segregation, infallible components, current and voltage
limiting, creepage and clearance distances).
Typical situations where the Intrinsic safety explosion-protection technique is
used;
Actions or conditions that would void the protection provided the Intrinsic
safety;
The use of Standards in determining the requirements to which the installation
of Intrinsic safety explosion-protected apparatus shall comply.
T6 Pressurization (Ex ‘p’) explosion-protection technique encompassing:
The purpose and characteristics of the design features of apparatus and circuits
protected by the Pressurization (Ex ‘p’) technique (Examples of characteristics
and design features are exclusion and dilution; purge periods, controlled shut
down, monitoring and sources of internal release).
Typical situations where the pressurization explosion-protection technique is
used;
Actions or conditions that would void the protection provided the
pressurization technique;
The use of Standards in determining the requirements to which the installation
of pressurization explosion-protected apparatus shall comply.
T7 Enclosures for dusts (Ex ‘tD’) - explosion-protection technique encompassing:
The purpose and characteristics of the design features of apparatus and circuits
protected by the techniques for dusts (Examples of characteristics and design
features are for enclosures; pressurization; encapsulation; and intrinsic safety).
Typical situations where the each dust explosion-protection technique is used;
Actions or conditions that would void the protection provided the each dust
technique;
The use of Standards in determining the requirements to which the installation
of dust explosion-protected apparatus shall comply.
T8 Common characteristics of explosion-protection techniques encompassing:
The purposes of ‘temperature classification’ and ‘gas grouping/apparatus
grouping’.
Compliance plate markings.
Limitations of non-metallic or specific alloy enclosures.
The purpose of conformity and certification/approval for equipment used in
hazardous areas.
Environmental conditions that may impact on explosion-protection techniques.
The principles and applications of other and mixed explosion-protection
techniques (Other techniques include encapsulation Ex ‘m’; oil-immersion Ex
‘o’; powder-filling Ex ‘q’, ventilation Ex ‘v’ and special protection Ex ‘s’).
Features and purpose of conduit seals and cable termination devices designed
for use in hazardous areas (These include conduit seals and barrier and
compression glands for cables with or without armouring, screening and/or
drain wires).
UEENEEM027A Maintain equipment in
hazardous areas - coal mining
KS01-EM027A
Explosion protection installation
and maintenance requirements
Evidence shall show an
understanding of explosion protection installation and
maintenance requirements to an
extent indicated by the following aspects:
T1 Explosion-protection equipment — Ex certification
schemes encompassing:
Purpose
and scope of certification schemes.
Schemes
accepted in Australia and New Zealand.
Schemes
commonly used in countries other than Australia and New Zealand.
Processes for having equipment certified under the acceptable Ex
schemes —
scheme procedures; quality
management requirements; conformance testing
and assessment; and requirements
for ongoing certification.
T2 Flameproof (Ex ‘d’)
explosion-protection technique encompassing:
The
purpose and characteristics of the design features of apparatus and circuits
protected by the flameproof (Ex
‘d’) technique. (Examples of characteristics
and design features are flame
paths, integrity under pressure, pressure piling,
and enclosure entries).
Typical
situations where the flameproof explosion-protection technique is
used;
Actions
or conditions that would void the protection provided the Flameproof
technique;
The
use of Standards in determining the requirements to which the installation
of flameproof explosion-protected
apparatus shall comply.
T3 Increased safety (Ex ‘e’)
explosion-protection technique encompassing:
The
purpose and characteristics of the design features of apparatus and circuits
protected by the Increased safety
(Ex ‘e’) technique (Examples of
characteristics and design
features are temperature rise, maximum power
dissipation, protection devices,
certified components, creepage and clearance
distances, absence of sparking
contacts and enclosure entries).
Typical
situations where the Increased safety explosion-protection technique is
used;
Actions
or conditions that would void the protection provided the Increased
safety technique;
The
use of Standards in determining the requirements to which the installation
of Increased safety
explosion-protected apparatus shall comply.
T4 Non-sparking (Ex ‘n’)
explosion-protection technique encompassing:
The
purpose and characteristics of the design features of apparatus and circuits
protected by the Non-sparking (Ex
‘n’) technique (Examples of characteristics
and design features are creepage
and clearance distances and restricted
breathing).
Typical
situations where the Non-sparking explosion-protection technique is
used;
Actions
or conditions that would void the protection provided the
Non-sparking technique; and
The
use of Standards in determining the requirements to which the installation
of Non-sparking
explosion-protected apparatus shall comply.
T5 Intrinsic safety (Ex ‘i’) explosion-protection technique encompassing:
The
purpose and characteristics of the design features of apparatus and circuits
protected by the Intrinsic safety
(Ex ‘i’) technique (Examples of characteristics
and design features are field
devices, cables, safe area devices, earthing, entity
versus integrated system concept,
simple devices and interface devices and
their parameters, segregation,
infallible components, current and voltage
limiting, creepage and clearance
distances).
Typical
situations where the Intrinsic safety explosion-protection technique is
used;
Actions
or conditions that would void the protection provided the Intrinsic
safety;
The
use of Standards in determining the requirements to which the installation
of Intrinsic safety
explosion-protected apparatus shall comply.
T6 Pressurization (Ex ‘p’)
explosion-protection technique encompassing:
The
purpose and characteristics of the design features of apparatus and circuits
protected by the Pressurization (Ex
‘p’) technique (Examples of characteristics
and design features are exclusion
and dilution; purge periods, controlled shut
down, monitoring and sources of
internal release).
Typical
situations where the pressurization explosion-protection technique is
used;
Actions
or conditions that would void the protection provided the
pressurization technique;
The
use of Standards in determining the requirements to which the installation
of pressurization
explosion-protected apparatus shall comply.
T7 Enclosures for dusts (Ex ‘tD’) - explosion-protection technique encompassing:
The
purpose and characteristics of the design features of apparatus and circuits
protected by the techniques for
dusts (Examples of characteristics and design
features are for enclosures;
pressurization; encapsulation; and intrinsic safety).
Typical
situations where the each dust explosion-protection technique is used;
Actions
or conditions that would void the protection provided the each dust
technique;
The
use of Standards in determining the requirements to which the installation
of dust explosion-protected
apparatus shall comply.
T8 Common characteristics of
explosion-protection techniques encompassing:
The
purposes of ‘temperature classification’ and ‘gas grouping/apparatus
grouping’.
Compliance plate markings.
Limitations of non-metallic or specific alloy enclosures.
The
purpose of conformity and certification/approval for equipment used in
hazardous areas.
Environmental conditions that may impact on explosion-protection
techniques.
The
principles and applications of other and mixed explosion-protection
techniques (Other techniques
include encapsulation Ex ‘m’; oil-immersion Ex
‘o’; powder-filling Ex ‘q’,
ventilation Ex ‘v’ and special protection Ex ‘s’).
Features and purpose of conduit seals and cable termination devices designed
for use in hazardous areas (These
include conduit seals and barrier and
compression glands for cables with
or without armouring, screening and/or
drain wires).
T9 Preparation to install and maintain
explosion-protected equipment in
hazardous areas encompassing:
OHS
procedures to be followed when working in a hazardous area;
the significance of information
provided on the certification documentation
and schedules for a given item of
explosion-protected equipment;
the
typical contents of a verification dossier and their purpose; and
limitations in the use of tools and testing devices in hazardous
areas.
T10 The relationship between
explosion-protected equipment, their certification
documents and required locations
given in specifications and layout drawings and/or
written instructions encompassing:
the
purpose of markings on the compliance plate and certification documents
for a given item of
explosion-protected equipment;
matching explosion-protected equipment with certification documents and the
equipment specified for an
installation; and
the
location the items of explosion-protected equipment for an installation
from specifications and layout
drawings and/or instructions.
T11 Installation Standards and
requirements applicable to hazardous
encompassing:
the
wiring systems permitted and not permitted in or above hazardous areas;
equipment not permitted in or above hazardous areas;
the
regulations and Standards to which explosion-protected equipment and
wiring must be installed in a
hazardous area and how these are applied; and
the
documentation required as a record of the installation process, including
certification documentation.
T12 Maintenance procedures in hazardous
areas that will ensure the integrity of the
explosion-protection technique
encompassing:
the
purpose of a maintenance schedule;
the
purpose and extent of ‘close’, ‘sample’ and ‘periodic’ inspections;
the
features of each explosion-protection techniques that should be included in
a maintenance schedule;
the
impact of environmental conditions on explosion-protected equipment,
including corrosion and frequency
of maintenance;
the
documentation requirements for recording the maintenance process and
results;
the
use of Standards in determining the requirements with which the design of
explosion-protected apparatus
shall comply.
T13 Cable termination types suitable for
use in hazardous areas encompassing:
explosion protection features of cable terminations devices.
selecting compliant cable termination devices.
T14 Terminating cables suitable for use in
hazardous areas encompassing:
installing conduit systems, where applicable, including seals to meet
hazardous
areas requirements. (Gases only.)
terminating a cable with a barrier gland. (Gases only.)
terminating a multipair, SWA, overall screened, individual screened
cable into
an enclosure.
testing
termination/connections of installed cables/circuits.
UEENEEM028A Maintain equipment in
hazardous areas - gas
Atmospheres
KS01-EM028A
Explosion protection installation
and maintenance requirements
Evidence shall show an
understanding of explosion protection installation and
maintenance requirements to an
extent indicated by the following aspects:
T1 Explosion-protection equipment — Ex
certification schemes encompassing:
Purpose
and scope of certification schemes.
Schemes
accepted in Australia and New Zealand.
Schemes
commonly used in countries other than Australia and New Zealand.
Processes for having equipment certified under the acceptable Ex
schemes —
scheme procedures; quality
management requirements; conformance testing
and assessment; and requirements
for ongoing certification.
T2 Flameproof (Ex ‘d’)
explosion-protection technique encompassing:
The
purpose and characteristics of the design features of apparatus and circuits
protected by the flameproof (Ex
‘d’) technique. (Examples of characteristics
and design features are flame
paths, integrity under pressure, pressure piling,
and enclosure entries).
Typical
situations where the flameproof explosion-protection technique is
used;
Actions
or conditions that would void the protection provided the Flameproof
technique;
The
use of Standards in determining the requirements to which the installation
of flameproof explosion-protected
apparatus shall comply.
T3 Increased safety (Ex ‘e’)
explosion-protection technique encompassing:
The
purpose and characteristics of the design features of apparatus and circuits
protected by the Increased safety
(Ex ‘e’) technique (Examples of
characteristics and design
features are temperature rise, maximum power
dissipation, protection devices,
certified components, creepage and clearance
distances, absence of sparking
contacts and enclosure entries).
Typical
situations where the Increased safety explosion-protection technique is
used;
Actions
or conditions that would void the protection provided the Increased
safety technique;
The
use of Standards in determining the requirements to which the installation
of Increased safety
explosion-protected apparatus shall comply.
T4 Non-sparking (Ex ‘n’)
explosion-protection technique encompassing:
The
purpose and characteristics of the design features of apparatus and circuits
protected by the Non-sparking (Ex
‘n’) technique (Examples of characteristics
and design features are creepage
and clearance distances and restricted
breathing).
Typical
situations where the Non-sparking explosion-protection technique is
used;
Actions
or conditions that would void the protection provided the
Non-sparking technique; and
The
use of Standards in determining the requirements to which the installation
of Non-sparking
explosion-protected apparatus shall comply.
T5 Intrinsic safety (Ex ‘i’) explosion-protection technique encompassing:
The
purpose and characteristics of the design features of apparatus and circuits
protected by the Intrinsic safety
(Ex ‘i’) technique (Examples of characteristics
and design features are field
devices, cables, safe area devices, earthing, entity
versus integrated system concept,
simple devices and interface devices and
their parameters, segregation,
infallible components, current and voltage
limiting, creepage and clearance
distances).
Typical
situations where the Intrinsic safety explosion-protection technique is
used;
Actions
or conditions that would void the protection provided the Intrinsic
safety;
The
use of Standards in determining the requirements to which the installation
of Intrinsic safety
explosion-protected apparatus shall comply.
T6 Pressurization (Ex ‘p’)
explosion-protection technique encompassing:
The
purpose and characteristics of the design features of apparatus and circuits
protected by the Pressurization (Ex
‘p’) technique (Examples of characteristics
and design features are exclusion
and dilution; purge periods, controlled shut
down, monitoring and sources of
internal release).
Typical
situations where the pressurization explosion-protection technique is
used;
Actions
or conditions that would void the protection provided the
pressurization technique;
The
use of Standards in determining the requirements to which the installation
of pressurization
explosion-protected apparatus shall comply.
T7 Enclosures for dusts (Ex ‘tD’) - explosion-protection technique encompassing:
The
purpose and characteristics of the design features of apparatus and circuits
protected by the techniques for
dusts (Examples of characteristics and design
features are for enclosures;
pressurization; encapsulation; and intrinsic safety).
Typical
situations where the each dust explosion-protection technique is used;
Actions
or conditions that would void the protection provided the each dust
technique;
The
use of Standards in determining the requirements to which the installation
of dust explosion-protected
apparatus shall comply.
T8 Common characteristics of
explosion-protection techniques encompassing:
The
purposes of ‘temperature classification’ and ‘gas grouping/apparatus
grouping’.
Compliance plate markings.
Limitations of non-metallic or specific alloy enclosures.
The
purpose of conformity and certification/approval for equipment used in
hazardous areas.
Environmental conditions that may impact on explosion-protection
techniques.
The
principles and applications of other and mixed explosion-protection
techniques (Other techniques
include encapsulation Ex ‘m’; oil-immersion Ex
‘o’; powder-filling Ex ‘q’,
ventilation Ex ‘v’ and special protection Ex ‘s’).
Features and purpose of conduit seals and cable termination devices designed
for use in hazardous areas (These
include conduit seals and barrier and
compression glands for cables with
or without armouring, screening and/or
drain wires).
T9 Preparation to install and maintain
explosion-protected equipment in
hazardous areas encompassing:
OHS
procedures to be followed when working in a hazardous area;
the significance of information
provided on the certification documentation
and schedules for a given item of
explosion-protected equipment;
the
typical contents of a verification dossier and their purpose; and
limitations in the use of tools and testing devices in hazardous
areas.
T10 The relationship between
explosion-protected equipment, their certification
documents and required locations
given in specifications and layout drawings and/or
written instructions encompassing:
the
purpose of markings on the compliance plate and certification documents
for a given item of
explosion-protected equipment;
matching explosion-protected equipment with certification documents and the
equipment specified for an
installation; and
the
location the items of explosion-protected equipment for an installation
from specifications and layout
drawings and/or instructions.
T11 Installation Standards and
requirements applicable to hazardous
encompassing:
the
wiring systems permitted and not permitted in or above hazardous areas;
equipment not permitted in or above hazardous areas;
the
regulations and Standards to which explosion-protected equipment and
wiring must be installed in a
hazardous area and how these are applied; and
the
documentation required as a record of the installation process, including
certification documentation.
T12 Maintenance procedures in hazardous
areas that will ensure the integrity of the
explosion-protection technique
encompassing:
the
purpose of a maintenance schedule;
the
purpose and extent of ‘close’, ‘sample’ and ‘periodic’ inspections;
the
features of each explosion-protection techniques that should be included in
a maintenance schedule;
the
impact of environmental conditions on explosion-protected equipment,
including corrosion and frequency
of maintenance;
the
documentation requirements for recording the maintenance process and
results;
the
use of Standards in determining the requirements with which the design of
explosion-protected apparatus
shall comply.
T13 Cable termination types suitable for
use in hazardous areas encompassing:
explosion protection features of cable terminations devices.
selecting compliant cable termination devices.
T14 Terminating cables suitable for use in
hazardous areas encompassing:
installing conduit systems, where applicable, including seals to meet
hazardous
areas requirements. (Gases only.)
terminating a cable with a barrier gland. (Gases only.)
terminating a multipair, SWA, overall screened, individual screened
cable into
an enclosure.
testing
termination/connections of installed cables/circuits.
UEENEEM029A Maintain equipment in
hazardous areas - dust
Atmospheres
KS01-EM029A
Explosion protection installation
and maintenance requirements
Evidence shall show an
understanding of explosion protection installation and
maintenance requirements to an
extent indicated by the following aspects:
T1 Explosion-protection equipment — Ex
certification schemes encompassing:
Purpose
and scope of certification schemes.
Schemes
accepted in Australia and New Zealand.
Schemes
commonly used in countries other than Australia and New Zealand.
Processes for having equipment certified under the acceptable Ex
schemes —
scheme procedures; quality
management requirements; conformance testing
and assessment; and requirements
for ongoing certification.
T2 Flameproof (Ex ‘d’)
explosion-protection technique encompassing:
The
purpose and characteristics of the design features of apparatus and circuits
protected by the flameproof (Ex
‘d’) technique. (Examples of characteristics
and design features are flame
paths, integrity under pressure, pressure piling,
and enclosure entries).
Typical situations where the
flameproof explosion-protection technique is
used;
Actions
or conditions that would void the protection provided the Flameproof
technique;
The
use of Standards in determining the requirements to which the installation
of flameproof explosion-protected
apparatus shall comply.
T3 Increased safety (Ex ‘e’)
explosion-protection technique encompassing:
The
purpose and characteristics of the design features of apparatus and circuits
protected by the Increased safety
(Ex ‘e’) technique (Examples of
characteristics and design
features are temperature rise, maximum power
dissipation, protection devices,
certified components, creepage and clearance
distances, absence of sparking
contacts and enclosure entries).
Typical
situations where the Increased safety explosion-protection technique is
used;
Actions
or conditions that would void the protection provided the Increased
safety technique;
The
use of Standards in determining the requirements to which the installation
of Increased safety
explosion-protected apparatus shall comply.
T4 Non-sparking (Ex ‘n’)
explosion-protection technique encompassing:
The
purpose and characteristics of the design features of apparatus and circuits
protected by the Non-sparking (Ex
‘n’) technique (Examples of characteristics
and design features are creepage
and clearance distances and restricted
breathing).
Typical
situations where the Non-sparking explosion-protection technique is
used;
Actions
or conditions that would void the protection provided the
Non-sparking technique; and
The
use of Standards in determining the requirements to which the installation
of Non-sparking
explosion-protected apparatus shall comply.
T5 Intrinsic safety (Ex ‘i’) explosion-protection technique encompassing:
The
purpose and characteristics of the design features of apparatus and circuits
protected by the Intrinsic safety
(Ex ‘i’) technique (Examples of characteristics
and design features are field
devices, cables, safe area devices, earthing, entity
versus integrated system concept,
simple devices and interface devices and
their parameters, segregation,
infallible components, current and voltage
limiting, creepage and clearance
distances).
Typical
situations where the Intrinsic safety explosion-protection technique is
used;
Actions
or conditions that would void the protection provided the Intrinsic
safety;
The
use of Standards in determining the requirements to which the installation
of Intrinsic safety
explosion-protected apparatus shall comply.
T6 Pressurization (Ex ‘p’)
explosion-protection technique encompassing:
The
purpose and characteristics of the design features of apparatus and circuits
protected by the Pressurization (Ex
‘p’) technique (Examples of characteristics
and design features are exclusion
and dilution; purge periods, controlled shut
down, monitoring and sources of
internal release).
Typical
situations where the pressurization explosion-protection technique is
used;
Actions
or conditions that would void the protection provided the
pressurization technique;
The
use of Standards in determining the requirements to which the installation
of pressurization
explosion-protected apparatus shall comply.
T7 Enclosures for dusts (Ex ‘tD’) - explosion-protection technique encompassing:
The
purpose and characteristics of the design features of apparatus and circuits
protected by the techniques for
dusts (Examples of characteristics and design
features are for enclosures;
pressurization; encapsulation; and intrinsic safety).
Typical
situations where the each dust explosion-protection technique is used;
Actions
or conditions that would void the protection provided the each dust
technique;
The
use of Standards in determining the requirements to which the installation
of dust explosion-protected
apparatus shall comply.
T8 Common characteristics of
explosion-protection techniques encompassing:
The
purposes of ‘temperature classification’ and ‘gas grouping/apparatus
grouping’.
Compliance plate markings.
Limitations of non-metallic or specific alloy enclosures.
The
purpose of conformity and certification/approval for equipment used in
hazardous areas.
Environmental conditions that may impact on explosion-protection
techniques.
The
principles and applications of other and mixed explosion-protection
techniques (Other techniques
include encapsulation Ex ‘m’; oil-immersion Ex
‘o’; powder-filling Ex ‘q’,
ventilation Ex ‘v’ and special protection Ex ‘s’).
Features and purpose of conduit seals and cable termination devices designed
for use in hazardous areas (These
include conduit seals and barrier and
compression glands for cables with
or without armouring, screening and/or
drain wires).
T9 Preparation to install and maintain
explosion-protected equipment in
hazardous areas encompassing:
OHS
procedures to be followed when working in a hazardous area;
the significance of information
provided on the certification documentation
and schedules for a given item of
explosion-protected equipment;
the
typical contents of a verification dossier and their purpose; and
limitations in the use of tools and testing devices in hazardous
areas.
T10 The relationship between
explosion-protected equipment, their certification
documents and required locations
given in specifications and layout drawings and/or
written instructions encompassing:
the
purpose of markings on the compliance plate and certification documents
for a given item of
explosion-protected equipment;
matching explosion-protected equipment with certification documents and the
equipment specified for an
installation; and
the
location the items of explosion-protected equipment for an installation
from specifications and layout
drawings and/or instructions.
T11 Installation Standards and
requirements applicable to hazardous
encompassing:
the
wiring systems permitted and not permitted in or above hazardous areas;
equipment not permitted in or above hazardous areas;
the
regulations and Standards to which explosion-protected equipment and
wiring must be installed in a
hazardous area and how these are applied; and
the
documentation required as a record of the installation process, including
certification documentation.
T12 Maintenance procedures in hazardous
areas that will ensure the integrity of the
explosion-protection technique
encompassing:
the
purpose of a maintenance schedule;
the
purpose and extent of ‘close’, ‘sample’ and ‘periodic’ inspections;
the
features of each explosion-protection techniques that should be included in
a maintenance schedule;
the
impact of environmental conditions on explosion-protected equipment,
including corrosion and frequency
of maintenance;
the
documentation requirements for recording the maintenance process and
results;
the
use of Standards in determining the requirements with which the design of
explosion-protected apparatus
shall comply.
T13 Cable termination types suitable for
use in hazardous areas encompassing:
explosion protection features of cable terminations devices.
selecting compliant cable termination devices.
T14 Terminating cables suitable for use in
hazardous areas encompassing:
installing conduit systems, where applicable, including seals to meet
hazardous
areas requirements. (Gases only.)
terminating a cable with a barrier gland. (Gases only.)
terminating a multipair, SWA, overall screened, individual screened
cable into
an enclosure.
testing
termination/connections of installed cables/circuits.
UEENEEM030A Maintain equipment in
hazardous areas – pressurisation
KS01-EM030A Explosion protection installation and maintenance requirements
Evidence shall show an understanding of explosion protection installation and
maintenance requirements to an extent indicated by the following aspects:
T1 Explosion-protection equipment — Ex certification schemes encompassing:
Purpose and scope of certification schemes.
Schemes accepted in Australia and New Zealand.
Schemes commonly used in countries other than Australia and New Zealand.
Processes for having equipment certified under the acceptable Ex schemes —
scheme procedures; quality management requirements; conformance testing
and assessment; and requirements for ongoing certification.
T2 Flameproof (Ex ‘d’) explosion-protection technique encompassing:
The purpose and characteristics of the design features of apparatus and circuits
protected by the flameproof (Ex ‘d’) technique. (Examples of characteristics
and design features are flame paths, integrity under pressure, pressure piling,
and enclosure entries).
Typical situations where the flameproof explosion-protection technique is
used;
Actions or conditions that would void the protection provided the Flameproof
technique;
The use of Standards in determining the requirements to which the installation
of flameproof explosion-protected apparatus shall comply.
T3 Increased safety (Ex ‘e’) explosion-protection technique encompassing:
The purpose and characteristics of the design features of apparatus and circuits
protected by the Increased safety (Ex ‘e’) technique (Examples of
characteristics and design features are temperature rise, maximum power
dissipation, protection devices, certified components, creepage and clearance
distances, absence of sparking contacts and enclosure entries).
Typical situations where the Increased safety explosion-protection technique is
used;
Actions or conditions that would void the protection provided the Increased
safety technique;
The use of Standards in determining the requirements to which the installation
of Increased safety explosion-protected apparatus shall comply.
T4 Non-sparking (Ex ‘n’) explosion-protection technique encompassing:
The purpose and characteristics of the design features of apparatus and circuits
protected by the Non-sparking (Ex ‘n’) technique (Examples of characteristics
and design features are creepage and clearance distances and restricted
breathing).
Typical situations where the Non-sparking explosion-protection technique is
used;
Actions or conditions that would void the protection provided the
Non-sparking technique; and
The use of Standards in determining the requirements to which the installation
of Non-sparking explosion-protected apparatus shall comply.
T5 Intrinsic safety (Ex ‘i’) explosion-protection technique encompassing:
The purpose and characteristics of the design features of apparatus and circuits
protected by the Intrinsic safety (Ex ‘i’) technique (Examples of characteristics
and design features are field devices, cables, safe area devices, earthing, entity
versus integrated system concept, simple devices and interface devices and
their parameters, segregation, infallible components, current and voltage
limiting, creepage and clearance distances).
Typical situations where the Intrinsic safety explosion-protection technique is
used;
Actions or conditions that would void the protection provided the Intrinsic
safety;
The use of Standards in determining the requirements to which the installation
of Intrinsic safety explosion-protected apparatus shall comply.
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
T6 Pressurization (Ex ‘p’) explosion-protection technique encompassing:
The purpose and characteristics of the design features of apparatus and circuits
protected by the Pressurization (Ex ‘p’) technique (Examples of characteristics
and design features are exclusion and dilution; purge periods, controlled shut
down, monitoring and sources of internal release).
Typical situations where the pressurization explosion-protection technique is
used;
Actions or conditions that would void the protection provided the
pressurization technique;
The use of Standards in determining the requirements to which the installation
of pressurization explosion-protected apparatus shall comply.
T7 Enclosures for dusts (Ex ‘tD’) - explosion-protection technique encompassing:
The purpose and characteristics of the design features of apparatus and circuits
protected by the techniques for dusts (Examples of characteristics and design
features are for enclosures; pressurization; encapsulation; and intrinsic safety).
Typical situations where the each dust explosion-protection technique is used;
Actions or conditions that would void the protection provided the each dust
technique;
The use of Standards in determining the requirements to which the installation
of dust explosion-protected apparatus shall comply.
T8 Common characteristics of explosion-protection techniques encompassing:
The purposes of ‘temperature classification’ and ‘gas grouping/apparatus
grouping’.
Compliance plate markings.
Limitations of non-metallic or specific alloy enclosures.
The purpose of conformity and certification/approval for equipment used in
hazardous areas.
Environmental conditions that may impact on explosion-protection techniques.
The principles and applications of other and mixed explosion-protection
techniques (Other techniques include encapsulation Ex ‘m’; oil-immersion Ex
‘o’; powder-filling Ex ‘q’, ventilation Ex ‘v’ and special protection Ex ‘s’).
Features and purpose of conduit seals and cable termination devices designed
for use in hazardous areas (These include conduit seals and barrier and
compression glands for cables with or without armouring, screening and/or
drain wires).
T9 Preparation to install and maintain explosion-protected equipment in
hazardous areas encompassing:
OHS procedures to be followed when working in a hazardous area;
the significance of information provided on the certification documentation
and schedules for a given item of explosion-protected equipment;
the typical contents of a verification dossier and their purpose; and
limitations in the use of tools and testing devices in hazardous areas.
T10 The relationship between explosion-protected equipment, their certification
documents and required locations given in specifications and layout drawings and/or
written instructions encompassing:
the purpose of markings on the compliance plate and certification documents
for a given item of explosion-protected equipment;
matching explosion-protected equipment with certification documents and the
equipment specified for an installation; and
the location the items of explosion-protected equipment for an installation
from specifications and layout drawings and/or instructions.
T11 Installation Standards and requirements applicable to hazardous
encompassing:
the wiring systems permitted and not permitted in or above hazardous areas;
equipment not permitted in or above hazardous areas;
the regulations and Standards to which explosion-protected equipment and
wiring must be installed in a hazardous area and how these are applied; and
the documentation required as a record of the installation process, including
certification documentation.
T12 Maintenance procedures in hazardous areas that will ensure the integrity of the
explosion-protection technique encompassing:
the purpose of a maintenance schedule;
the purpose and extent of ‘close’, ‘sample’ and ‘periodic’ inspections;
the features of each explosion-protection techniques that should be included in
a maintenance schedule;
the impact of environmental conditions on explosion-protected equipment,
including corrosion and frequency of maintenance;
the documentation requirements for recording the maintenance process and
results;
the use of Standards in determining the requirements with which the design of
explosion-protected apparatus shall comply.
T13 Cable termination types suitable for use in hazardous areas encompassing:
explosion protection features of cable terminations devices.
selecting compliant cable termination devices.
T14 Terminating cables suitable for use in hazardous areas encompassing:
installing conduit systems, where applicable, including seals to meet hazardous
areas requirements. (Gases only.)
terminating a cable with a barrier gland. (Gases only.)
terminating a multipair, SWA, overall screened, individual screened cable into
an enclosure.
testing termination/connections of installed cables/circuits.
UEENEEM047A Develop and manage
maintenance programs for
hazardous areas electrical equipment
- coal mining
KS01-EM047A
Hazardous areas maintenance
management
Evidence shall show an
understanding of hazardous areas maintenance management to
an extent indicated by the
following aspects:
T1 Explosion-protection equipment — Ex
certification schemes encompassing:
Purpose
and scope of certification schemes.
Schemes
accepted in Australia and New Zealand.
Schemes
commonly used in countries other than Australia and New Zealand.
Processes for having equipment certified under the acceptable Ex
schemes —
scheme procedures; quality
management requirements; conformance testing
and assessment; and requirements
for ongoing certification.
T2 Flameproof (Ex ‘d’)
explosion-protection technique encompassing:
The
purpose and characteristics of the design features of apparatus and circuits
protected by the flameproof (Ex
‘d’) technique. (Examples of characteristics
and design features are flame
paths, integrity under pressure, pressure piling,
and enclosure entries).
Typical
situations where the flameproof explosion-protection technique is
used;
Actions
or conditions that would void the protection provided the Flameproof
technique;
The
use of Standards in determining the requirements to which the installation
of flameproof explosion-protected
apparatus shall comply.
T3 Increased safety (Ex ‘e’)
explosion-protection technique encompassing:
The
purpose and characteristics of the design features of apparatus and circuits
protected by the Increased safety
(Ex ‘e’) technique (Examples of
characteristics and design
features are temperature rise, maximum power
dissipation, protection devices,
certified components, creepage and clearance
distances, absence of sparking
contacts and enclosure entries).
Typical
situations where the Increased safety explosion-protection technique is
used;
Actions
or conditions that would void the protection provided the Increased
safety technique;
The
use of Standards in determining the requirements to which the installation
of Increased safety
explosion-protected apparatus shall comply.
T4 Non-sparking (Ex ‘n’)
explosion-protection technique encompassing:
The
purpose and characteristics of the design features of apparatus and circuits
protected by the Non-sparking (Ex
‘n’) technique (Examples of characteristics
and design features are creepage
and clearance distances and restricted
breathing).
Typical
situations where the Non-sparking explosion-protection technique is
used;
Actions
or conditions that would void the protection provided the
Non-sparking technique; and
The
use of Standards in determining the requirements to which the installation
of Non-sparking
explosion-protected apparatus shall comply.
T5 Intrinsic safety (Ex ‘i’) explosion-protection technique encompassing:
The
purpose and characteristics of the design features of apparatus and circuits
protected by the Intrinsic safety
(Ex ‘i’) technique (Examples of characteristics
and design features are field
devices, cables, safe area devices, earthing, entity
versus integrated system concept,
simple devices and interface devices and
their parameters, segregation,
infallible components, current and voltage
limiting, creepage and clearance
distances).
Typical
situations where the Intrinsic safety explosion-protection technique is
used;
Actions
or conditions that would void the protection provided the Intrinsic
safety;
The
use of Standards in determining the requirements to which the installation
of Intrinsic safety
explosion-protected apparatus shall comply.
T6 Pressurization (Ex ‘p’)
explosion-protection technique encompassing:
The
purpose and characteristics of the design features of apparatus and circuits
protected by the Pressurization
(Ex ‘p’) technique (Examples of characteristics
and design features are exclusion
and dilution; purge periods, controlled shut
down, monitoring and sources of
internal release).
Typical
situations where the pressurization explosion-protection technique is
used;
Actions
or conditions that would void the protection provided the
pressurization technique;
The use
of Standards in determining the requirements to which the installation
of pressurization
explosion-protected apparatus shall comply.
T7 Enclosures for dusts (Ex ‘tD’) - explosion-protection technique encompassing:
The
purpose and characteristics of the design features of apparatus and circuits
protected by the techniques for
dusts (Examples of characteristics and design
features are for enclosures;
pressurization; encapsulation; and intrinsic safety).
Typical
situations where the each dust explosion-protection technique is used;
Actions
or conditions that would void the protection provided the each dust
technique;
The
use of Standards in determining the requirements to which the installation
of dust explosion-protected
apparatus shall comply.
T8 Common characteristics of
explosion-protection techniques encompassing:
The
purposes of ‘temperature classification’ and ‘gas grouping/apparatus
grouping’.
Compliance plate markings.
Limitations of non-metallic or specific alloy enclosures.
The purpose of conformity and
certification/approval for equipment used in
hazardous areas.
Environmental conditions that may impact on explosion-protection
techniques.
The
principles and applications of other and mixed explosion-protection
techniques (Other techniques
include encapsulation Ex ‘m’; oil-immersion Ex
‘o’; powder-filling Ex ‘q’,
ventilation Ex ‘v’ and special protection Ex ‘s’).
Features and purpose of conduit seals and cable termination devices designed
for use in hazardous areas (These
include conduit seals and barrier and
compression glands for cables with
or without armouring, screening and/or
drain wires).
T9 Maintenance procedures in hazardous
areas that will ensure the integrity of the
explosion-protection technique
encompassing:
the
purpose of a maintenance schedule;
the
purpose and extent of ‘close’, ‘sample’ and ‘periodic’ inspections;
the
features of each explosion-protection techniques that should be included in
a maintenance schedule;
the
impact of environmental conditions on explosion-protected equipment,
including corrosion and frequency
of maintenance;
the
documentation requirements for recording the maintenance process and
results; and
the
use of Standards in determining the requirements with which the design of
explosion-protected apparatus
shall comply.
T10 The responsibilities of a person
managing activities or a site related to a
hazardous area, encompassing:
OHS
procedures that are to be established;
responsibilities for ensuring that a hazardous area is safe; and
responsibilities and processes for establishing and maintaining a
verification
dossier.
T11 Explosion-protection strategies in
relation to a hazardous area, encompassing:
the
process of classifying a hazardous area;
various
ways in which electrical systems /apparatus can be treated to prevent
them from becoming an ignition
source; and
the
cost of the different ways of treating electrical systems/apparatus
associated with hazardous areas.
T12 Requirements for the maintenance of
electrical systems associated with
hazardous areas, encompassing:
the
type and grades of inspection of hazardous areas;
maintenance programs for electrical explosion-protected
systems/apparatus;
And documentation requirements
associated with maintenance procedures.
BAE 632 Electrical Wiring in Hazardous Areas
UEENEEM023A Install
explosion-protected equipment and wiring systems
- coal mining
KS01-EM023A
Explosion protection installation
and maintenance requirements
Evidence shall show an understanding
of explosion protection installation and
maintenance requirements to an
extent indicated by the following aspects:
T1 Explosion-protection equipment — Ex
certification schemes encompassing:
Purpose
and scope of certification schemes.
Schemes
accepted in Australia and New Zealand.
Schemes
commonly used in countries other than Australia and New Zealand.
Processes for having equipment certified under the acceptable Ex
schemes —
scheme procedures; quality
management requirements; conformance testing
and assessment; and requirements
for ongoing certification.
T2 Flameproof (Ex ‘d’)
explosion-protection technique encompassing:
The
purpose and characteristics of the design features of apparatus and circuits
protected by the flameproof (Ex
‘d’) technique. (Examples of characteristics
and design features are flame
paths, integrity under pressure, pressure piling,
and enclosure entries).
Typical
situations where the flameproof explosion-protection technique is
used;
Actions
or conditions that would void the protection provided the Flameproof
technique;
The
use of Standards in determining the requirements to which the installation
of flameproof explosion-protected
apparatus shall comply.
T3 Increased safety (Ex ‘e’)
explosion-protection technique encompassing:
The
purpose and characteristics of the design features of apparatus and circuits
protected by the Increased safety
(Ex ‘e’) technique (Examples of
characteristics and design
features are temperature rise, maximum power
dissipation, protection devices,
certified components, creepage and clearance
distances, absence of sparking
contacts and enclosure entries).
Typical
situations where the Increased safety explosion-protection technique is
used;
Actions
or conditions that would void the protection provided the Increased
safety technique;
The
use of Standards in determining the requirements to which the installation
of Increased safety
explosion-protected apparatus shall comply.
T4 Non-sparking (Ex ‘n’)
explosion-protection technique encompassing:
The
purpose and characteristics of the design features of apparatus and circuits
protected by the Non-sparking (Ex
‘n’) technique (Examples of characteristics
and design features are creepage
and clearance distances and restricted
breathing).
Typical
situations where the Non-sparking explosion-protection technique is
used;
Actions
or conditions that would void the protection provided the
Non-sparking technique; and
The
use of Standards in determining the requirements to which the installation
of Non-sparking
explosion-protected apparatus shall comply.
T5 Intrinsic safety (Ex ‘i’) explosion-protection technique encompassing:
The
purpose and characteristics of the design features of apparatus and circuits
protected by the Intrinsic safety
(Ex ‘i’) technique (Examples of characteristics
and design features are field
devices, cables, safe area devices, earthing, entity
versus integrated system concept,
simple devices and interface devices and
their parameters, segregation,
infallible components, current and voltage
limiting, creepage and clearance
distances).
Typical
situations where the Intrinsic safety explosion-protection technique is
used;
Actions
or conditions that would void the protection provided the Intrinsic
safety;
The
use of Standards in determining the requirements to which the installation
of Intrinsic safety
explosion-protected apparatus shall comply.
T6 Pressurization (Ex ‘p’)
explosion-protection technique encompassing:
The
purpose and characteristics of the design features of apparatus and circuits
protected by the Pressurization (Ex
‘p’) technique (Examples of characteristics
and design features are exclusion
and dilution; purge periods, controlled shut
down, monitoring and sources of
internal release).
Typical
situations where the pressurization explosion-protection technique is
used;
Actions
or conditions that would void the protection provided the
pressurization technique;
The use of Standards in
determining the requirements to which the installation
of pressurization
explosion-protected apparatus shall comply.
T7 Enclosures for dusts (Ex ‘tD’) - explosion-protection technique encompassing:
The
purpose and characteristics of the design features of apparatus and circuits
protected by the techniques for
dusts (Examples of characteristics and design
features are for enclosures;
pressurization; encapsulation; and intrinsic safety).
Typical
situations where the each dust explosion-protection technique is used;
Actions
or conditions that would void the protection provided the each dust
technique;
The
use of Standards in determining the requirements to which the installation
of dust explosion-protected
apparatus shall comply.
T8 Common characteristics of
explosion-protection techniques encompassing:
The
purposes of ‘temperature classification’ and ‘gas grouping/apparatus
grouping’.
Compliance plate markings.
Limitations of non-metallic or specific alloy enclosures.
The
purpose of conformity and certification/approval for equipment used in
hazardous areas.
Environmental conditions that may impact on explosion-protection
techniques.
The
principles and applications of other and mixed explosion-protection
techniques (Other techniques
include encapsulation Ex ‘m’; oil-immersion Ex
‘o’; powder-filling Ex ‘q’,
ventilation Ex ‘v’ and special protection Ex ‘s’).
Features and purpose of conduit seals and cable termination devices designed
for use in hazardous areas (These
include conduit seals and barrier and
compression glands for cables with
or without armouring, screening and/or
drain wires).
T9 Preparation to install and maintain
explosion-protected equipment in
hazardous areas encompassing:
OHS
procedures to be followed when working in a hazardous area;
the
significance of information provided on the certification documentation
and schedules for a given item of
explosion-protected equipment;
the
typical contents of a verification dossier and their purpose; and
limitations in the use of tools and testing devices in hazardous
areas.
T10 The relationship between
explosion-protected equipment, their certification
documents and required locations
given in specifications and layout drawings and/or
written instructions encompassing:
the
purpose of markings on the compliance plate and certification documents
for a given item of
explosion-protected equipment;
matching explosion-protected equipment with certification documents and the
equipment specified for an
installation; and
the
location the items of explosion-protected equipment for an installation
from specifications and layout
drawings and/or instructions.
T11 Installation Standards and
requirements applicable to hazardous
encompassing:
the
wiring systems permitted and not permitted in or above hazardous areas;
equipment not permitted in or above hazardous areas;
the
regulations and Standards to which explosion-protected equipment and
wiring must be installed in a
hazardous area and how these are applied; and
the
documentation required as a record of the installation process, including
certification documentation.
T12 Maintenance procedures in hazardous
areas that will ensure the integrity of the
explosion-protection technique
encompassing:
the
purpose of a maintenance schedule;
the
purpose and extent of ‘close’, ‘sample’ and ‘periodic’ inspections;
the
features of each explosion-protection techniques that should be included in
a maintenance schedule;
the
impact of environmental conditions on explosion-protected equipment,
including corrosion and frequency
of maintenance;
the
documentation requirements for recording the maintenance process and
results;
the
use of Standards in determining the requirements with which the design of
explosion-protected apparatus
shall comply.
T13 Cable termination types suitable for
use in hazardous areas encompassing:
explosion protection features of cable terminations devices.
selecting compliant cable termination devices.
T14 Terminating cables suitable for use in
hazardous areas encompassing:
installing conduit systems, where applicable, including seals to meet
hazardous
areas requirements. (Gases only.)
terminating a cable with a barrier gland. (Gases only.)
terminating a multipair, SWA, overall screened, individual screened
cable into
an enclosure.
testing
termination/connections of installed cables/circuits.
UEENEEM025A Install
explosion-protected equipment and wiring systems
- dust atmospheres
KS01-EM025A
Explosion protection installation
and maintenance requirements
Evidence shall show an
understanding of explosion protection installation and
maintenance requirements to an
extent indicated by the following aspects:
T1 Explosion-protection equipment — Ex
certification schemes encompassing:
Purpose
and scope of certification schemes.
Schemes
accepted in Australia and New Zealand.
Schemes
commonly used in countries other than Australia and New Zealand.
Processes for having equipment certified under the acceptable Ex
schemes —
scheme procedures; quality
management requirements; conformance testing
and assessment; and requirements
for ongoing certification.
T2 Flameproof (Ex ‘d’)
explosion-protection technique encompassing:
The
purpose and characteristics of the design features of apparatus and circuits
protected by the flameproof (Ex
‘d’) technique. (Examples of characteristics
and design features are flame
paths, integrity under pressure, pressure piling,
and enclosure entries).
Typical
situations where the flameproof explosion-protection technique is
used;
Actions
or conditions that would void the protection provided the Flameproof
technique;
The
use of Standards in determining the requirements to which the installation
of flameproof explosion-protected
apparatus shall comply.
T3 Increased safety (Ex ‘e’)
explosion-protection technique encompassing:
The
purpose and characteristics of the design features of apparatus and circuits
protected by the Increased safety
(Ex ‘e’) technique (Examples of
characteristics and design
features are temperature rise, maximum power
dissipation, protection devices,
certified components, creepage and clearance
distances, absence of sparking
contacts and enclosure entries).
Typical
situations where the Increased safety explosion-protection technique is
used;
Actions
or conditions that would void the protection provided the Increased
safety technique;
The
use of Standards in determining the requirements to which the installation
of Increased safety
explosion-protected apparatus shall comply.
T4 Non-sparking (Ex ‘n’)
explosion-protection technique encompassing:
The
purpose and characteristics of the design features of apparatus and circuits
protected by the Non-sparking (Ex
‘n’) technique (Examples of characteristics
and design features are creepage
and clearance distances and restricted
breathing).
Typical
situations where the Non-sparking explosion-protection technique is
used;
Actions
or conditions that would void the protection provided the
Non-sparking technique; and
The
use of Standards in determining the requirements to which the installation
of Non-sparking
explosion-protected apparatus shall comply.
T5 Intrinsic safety (Ex ‘i’) explosion-protection technique encompassing:
The
purpose and characteristics of the design features of apparatus and circuits
protected by the Intrinsic safety
(Ex ‘i’) technique (Examples of characteristics
and design features are field
devices, cables, safe area devices, earthing, entity
versus integrated system concept,
simple devices and interface devices and
their parameters, segregation,
infallible components, current and voltage
limiting, creepage and clearance
distances).
Typical
situations where the Intrinsic safety explosion-protection technique is
used;
Actions
or conditions that would void the protection provided the Intrinsic
safety;
The
use of Standards in determining the requirements to which the installation
of Intrinsic safety
explosion-protected apparatus shall comply.
T6 Pressurization (Ex ‘p’)
explosion-protection technique encompassing:
The
purpose and characteristics of the design features of apparatus and circuits
protected by the Pressurization (Ex
‘p’) technique (Examples of characteristics
and design features are exclusion
and dilution; purge periods, controlled shut
down, monitoring and sources of
internal release).
Typical
situations where the pressurization explosion-protection technique is
used;
Actions
or conditions that would void the protection provided the
pressurization technique;
The use of Standards in
determining the requirements to which the installation
of pressurization
explosion-protected apparatus shall comply.
T7 Enclosures for dusts (Ex ‘tD’) - explosion-protection technique encompassing:
The
purpose and characteristics of the design features of apparatus and circuits
protected by the techniques for
dusts (Examples of characteristics and design
features are for enclosures;
pressurization; encapsulation; and intrinsic safety).
Typical
situations where the each dust explosion-protection technique is used;
Actions
or conditions that would void the protection provided the each dust
technique;
The
use of Standards in determining the requirements to which the installation
of dust explosion-protected
apparatus shall comply.
T8 Common characteristics of
explosion-protection techniques encompassing:
The
purposes of ‘temperature classification’ and ‘gas grouping/apparatus
grouping’.
Compliance plate markings.
Limitations of non-metallic or specific alloy enclosures.
The
purpose of conformity and certification/approval for equipment used in
hazardous areas.
Environmental conditions that may impact on explosion-protection
techniques.
The
principles and applications of other and mixed explosion-protection
techniques (Other techniques
include encapsulation Ex ‘m’; oil-immersion Ex
‘o’; powder-filling Ex ‘q’,
ventilation Ex ‘v’ and special protection Ex ‘s’).
Features and purpose of conduit seals and cable termination devices designed
for use in hazardous areas (These
include conduit seals and barrier and
compression glands for cables with
or without armouring, screening and/or
drain wires).
T9 Preparation to install and maintain
explosion-protected equipment in
hazardous areas encompassing:
OHS
procedures to be followed when working in a hazardous area;
the
significance of information provided on the certification documentation
and schedules for a given item of
explosion-protected equipment;
the
typical contents of a verification dossier and their purpose; and
limitations in the use of tools and testing devices in hazardous
areas.
T10 The relationship between
explosion-protected equipment, their certification
documents and required locations
given in specifications and layout drawings and/or
written instructions encompassing:
the
purpose of markings on the compliance plate and certification documents
for a given item of
explosion-protected equipment;
matching explosion-protected equipment with certification documents and the
equipment specified for an
installation; and
the
location the items of explosion-protected equipment for an installation
from specifications and layout
drawings and/or instructions.
T11 Installation Standards and
requirements applicable to hazardous
encompassing:
the
wiring systems permitted and not permitted in or above hazardous areas;
equipment not permitted in or above hazardous areas;
the
regulations and Standards to which explosion-protected equipment and
wiring must be installed in a
hazardous area and how these are applied; and
the
documentation required as a record of the installation process, including
certification documentation.
T12 Maintenance procedures in hazardous
areas that will ensure the integrity of the
explosion-protection technique
encompassing:
the
purpose of a maintenance schedule;
the
purpose and extent of ‘close’, ‘sample’ and ‘periodic’ inspections;
the
features of each explosion-protection techniques that should be included in
a maintenance schedule;
the
impact of environmental conditions on explosion-protected equipment,
including corrosion and frequency
of maintenance;
the
documentation requirements for recording the maintenance process and
results;
the
use of Standards in determining the requirements with which the design of
explosion-protected apparatus
shall comply.
T13 Cable termination types suitable for
use in hazardous areas encompassing:
explosion protection features of cable terminations devices.
selecting compliant cable termination devices.
T14 Terminating cables suitable for use in
hazardous areas encompassing:
installing conduit systems, where applicable, including seals to meet
hazardous
areas requirements. (Gases only.)
terminating a cable with a barrier gland. (Gases only.)
terminating a multipair, SWA, overall screened, individual screened
cable into
an enclosure.
testing
termination/connections of installed cables/circuits.
UEENEEM026A Install
explosion-protected equipment and wiring systems
- pressurisation
KS01-EM026A
Explosion protection installation
and maintenance requirements
Evidence shall show an
understanding of explosion protection installation and
maintenance requirements to an
extent indicated by the following aspects:
T1 Explosion-protection equipment — Ex
certification schemes encompassing:
Purpose
and scope of certification schemes.
Schemes
accepted in Australia and New Zealand.
Schemes
commonly used in countries other than Australia and New Zealand.
Processes for having equipment certified under the acceptable Ex
schemes —
scheme procedures; quality
management requirements; conformance testing
and assessment; and requirements
for ongoing certification.
T2 Flameproof (Ex ‘d’)
explosion-protection technique encompassing:
The
purpose and characteristics of the design features of apparatus and circuits
protected by the flameproof (Ex
‘d’) technique. (Examples of characteristics
and design features are flame
paths, integrity under pressure, pressure piling,
and enclosure entries).
Typical
situations where the flameproof explosion-protection technique is
used;
Actions
or conditions that would void the protection provided the Flameproof
technique;
The
use of Standards in determining the requirements to which the installation
of flameproof explosion-protected
apparatus shall comply.
T3 Increased safety (Ex ‘e’)
explosion-protection technique encompassing:
The
purpose and characteristics of the design features of apparatus and circuits
protected by the Increased safety
(Ex ‘e’) technique (Examples of
characteristics and design
features are temperature rise, maximum power
dissipation, protection devices,
certified components, creepage and clearance
distances, absence of sparking
contacts and enclosure entries).
Typical situations where the
Increased safety explosion-protection technique is
used;
Actions
or conditions that would void the protection provided the Increased
safety technique;
The use
of Standards in determining the requirements to which the installation
of Increased safety
explosion-protected apparatus shall comply.
T4 Non-sparking (Ex ‘n’)
explosion-protection technique encompassing:
The
purpose and characteristics of the design features of apparatus and circuits
protected by the Non-sparking (Ex
‘n’) technique (Examples of characteristics
and design features are creepage
and clearance distances and restricted
breathing).
Typical
situations where the Non-sparking explosion-protection technique is
used;
Actions
or conditions that would void the protection provided the
Non-sparking technique; and
The
use of Standards in determining the requirements to which the installation
of Non-sparking
explosion-protected apparatus shall comply.
T5 Intrinsic safety (Ex ‘i’) explosion-protection technique encompassing:
The
purpose and characteristics of the design features of apparatus and circuits
protected by the Intrinsic safety
(Ex ‘i’) technique (Examples of characteristics
and design features are field
devices, cables, safe area devices, earthing, entity
versus integrated system concept,
simple devices and interface devices and
their parameters, segregation,
infallible components, current and voltage
limiting, creepage and clearance
distances).
Typical
situations where the Intrinsic safety explosion-protection technique is
used;
Actions
or conditions that would void the protection provided the Intrinsic
safety;
The
use of Standards in determining the requirements to which the installation
of Intrinsic safety
explosion-protected apparatus shall comply.
T6 Pressurization (Ex ‘p’)
explosion-protection technique encompassing:
The
purpose and characteristics of the design features of apparatus and circuits
protected by the Pressurization
(Ex ‘p’) technique (Examples of characteristics
and design features are exclusion
and dilution; purge periods, controlled shut
down, monitoring and sources of
internal release).
Typical
situations where the pressurization explosion-protection technique is
used;
Actions
or conditions that would void the protection provided the
pressurization technique;
The
use of Standards in determining the requirements to which the installation
of pressurization
explosion-protected apparatus shall comply.
T7 Enclosures for dusts (Ex ‘tD’) - explosion-protection technique encompassing:
The
purpose and characteristics of the design features of apparatus and circuits
protected by the techniques for
dusts (Examples of characteristics and design
features are for enclosures;
pressurization; encapsulation; and intrinsic safety).
Typical
situations where the each dust explosion-protection technique is used;
Actions
or conditions that would void the protection provided the each dust
technique;
The
use of Standards in determining the requirements to which the installation
of dust explosion-protected
apparatus shall comply.
T8 Common characteristics of
explosion-protection techniques encompassing:
The
purposes of ‘temperature classification’ and ‘gas grouping/apparatus
grouping’.
Compliance plate markings.
Limitations of non-metallic or specific alloy enclosures.
The
purpose of conformity and certification/approval for equipment used in
hazardous areas.
Environmental conditions that may impact on explosion-protection
techniques.
The
principles and applications of other and mixed explosion-protection
techniques (Other techniques
include encapsulation Ex ‘m’; oil-immersion Ex
‘o’; powder-filling Ex ‘q’,
ventilation Ex ‘v’ and special protection Ex ‘s’).
Features and purpose of conduit seals and cable termination devices designed
for use in hazardous areas (These
include conduit seals and barrier and
compression glands for cables with
or without armouring, screening and/or
drain wires).
T9 Preparation to install and maintain
explosion-protected equipment in
hazardous areas encompassing:
OHS
procedures to be followed when working in a hazardous area;
the
significance of information provided on the certification documentation
and schedules for a given item of
explosion-protected equipment;
the
typical contents of a verification dossier and their purpose; and
limitations in the use of tools and testing devices in hazardous
areas.
T10 The relationship between
explosion-protected equipment, their certification
documents and required locations
given in specifications and layout drawings and/or
written instructions encompassing:
the
purpose of markings on the compliance plate and certification documents
for a given item of explosion-protected
equipment;
matching explosion-protected equipment with certification documents and the
equipment specified for an
installation; and
the location the items of
explosion-protected equipment for an installation
from specifications and layout
drawings and/or instructions.
T11 Installation Standards and
requirements applicable to hazardous
encompassing:
the
wiring systems permitted and not permitted in or above hazardous areas;
equipment not permitted in or above hazardous areas;
the
regulations and Standards to which explosion-protected equipment and
wiring must be installed in a
hazardous area and how these are applied; and
the
documentation required as a record of the installation process, including
certification documentation.
T12 Maintenance procedures in hazardous
areas that will ensure the integrity of the
explosion-protection technique
encompassing:
the
purpose of a maintenance schedule;
the
purpose and extent of ‘close’, ‘sample’ and ‘periodic’ inspections;
the features
of each explosion-protection techniques that should be included in
a maintenance schedule;
the
impact of environmental conditions on explosion-protected equipment,
including corrosion and frequency
of maintenance;
the
documentation requirements for recording the maintenance process and
results;
the
use of Standards in determining the requirements with which the design of
explosion-protected apparatus
shall comply.
T13 Cable termination types suitable for
use in hazardous areas encompassing:
explosion protection features of cable terminations devices.
selecting compliant cable termination devices.
T14 Terminating cables suitable for use in
hazardous areas encompassing:
installing conduit systems, where applicable, including seals to meet
hazardous
areas requirements. (Gases only.)
terminating a cable with a barrier gland. (Gases only.)
terminating a multipair, SWA, overall screened, individual screened
cable into
an enclosure.
testing
termination/connections of installed cables/circuits.
BAE633 Safety Audit in Hazardous Areas
UEENEEM036A Conduct a conformity
assessment of explosion-protected
equipment - gas atmospheres
KS01-EM036A
Explosion-protected equipment
conformity assessment
Evidence shall show an
understanding of explosion-protected equipment conformity
assessment to an extent indicated
by the following aspects:
T1 Occupational Health and Safety
responsibilities related to hazardous areas
encompassing:
the
main features and purpose of a ‘clearance to work’ system (includes hot
work permit systems).
typical
safety procedures that should be followed before entering a hazardous
area;
the
purpose of gas detectors and their limitations;
effects
of temperature on gas and vapour detection;
frequency of monitoring for presence of gas or vapours, i.e. effects
of
temperature rise;
factors
affecting the accuracy of gas detectors, for example, contamination,
condensation, temperature;
safety
in use of gas detectors, for example, ‘read and run concept’
the safety
precautions to be taken when working in a hazardous area.
T2 The roles of the parties involved in
the safety of hazardous areas
encompassing:
common
Acts and Regulations related to the safety of hazardous areas and the
Authorities responsible for their
implementation;
where
assistance and further information can be obtained to assist persons with
hazardous area responsibilities,
for example, Standard bodies, experienced
consultants; and
the
hazardous area responsibilities of the owner of premises in which a
hazardous area exists; the
occupier of premises in which a hazardous area
exists; enterprises and personnel
engaged in installation and/or maintenance of
explosion-protection systems;
enterprises and personnel engaged in the
classification of hazardous areas
and/or design of explosion-protection
systems; enterprises and personnel
engaged in the overhaul, modification
and/or assessment of
explosion-protected equipment; enterprises and personnel
engaged in the inspection of
explosion-protection installations; manufacturers
of explosion-protected equipment;
designated authorities; insurers.
T3 Properties of combustible substances
and their potential to create an explosive
hazard encompassing:
condition in the workplace that will lead to an explosion;
the
terms ‘combustion’, ‘ignition’ and ‘propagation’;
explosive range of substances encountered in the workplace i.e.
LEL/UEL;
explosive parameters of substances as given in tables of substance
properties
Note:
Combustible materials are gases, vapours (from liquids), and dusts; flash
point.
the
difference between gases and vapours; and
the
toxic nature of gases and vapours and potential harmful consequences.
T4 The nature of hazardous areas
encompassing:
the
Standards definition of a ‘hazardous area’;
the
recommended methods for classifying the type and degree of explosion
hazard in an area;
hazardous area classifications as defined by Standards; and
factors
that are considered when a hazardous area is classified.
the
basics of how explosion-protection is achieved by the methods of
exclusion, containment, energy
limitation, dilution, avoidance of ignition
source.
T5 Explosive-protected equipment
encompassing:
The
principles of each explosion-protection technique, the methods used and
how each technique works
(Flameproof (Ex ‘d’); Increased safety (Ex ‘e’);
Non-sparking (Ex ‘n’); Intrinsic
safety (Ex ‘i’) and Pressurization (Ex ‘p’) for
gas atmospheres and Dust-exclusion
enclosures (Ex ‘tD’); Pressurization (Ex
‘pD’);
Encapsulation (Ex ‘mD’); and Intrinsic safety (Ex ‘iD’) for dusts)
How
explosion-protected equipment is identified by the ‘Ex’ symbol marked
on the equipment, including old
equipment and equipment certified in another
country.
Visible
conditions or actions that would void the explosion-protection provided
by a particular
technique.
T6 Explosion-protection equipment — Ex
certification schemes encompassing:
Purpose
and scope of certification schemes.
Schemes
accepted in Australia and New Zealand.
Schemes
commonly used in countries other than Australia and New Zealand.
Processes for having equipment certified under the acceptable Ex
schemes —
scheme procedures; quality
management requirements; conformance testing
and assessment; and requirements
for ongoing certification.
T7 Flameproof (Ex ‘d’)
explosion-protection technique encompassing:
The
purpose and characteristics of the design features of apparatus and circuits
protected by the flameproof (Ex
‘d’) technique. (Examples of characteristics
and design features are flame
paths, integrity under pressure, pressure piling,
and enclosure entries).
Typical
situations where the flameproof explosion-protection technique is
used;
Actions
or conditions that would void the protection provided the Flameproof
technique;
The
use of Standards in determining the requirements to which the installation
of flameproof explosion-protected
apparatus shall comply.
T8 Increased safety (Ex ‘e’)
explosion-protection technique encompassing:
The purpose
and characteristics of the design features of apparatus and circuits
protected by the Increased safety
(Ex ‘e’) technique (Examples of
characteristics and design
features are temperature rise, maximum power
dissipation, protection devices,
certified components, creepage and clearance
distances, absence of sparking
contacts and enclosure entries).
Typical
situations where the Increased safety explosion-protection technique is
used;
Actions
or conditions that would void the protection provided the Increased
safety technique;
The
use of Standards in determining the requirements to which the installation
of Increased safety
explosion-protected apparatus shall comply.
T9 Non-sparking (Ex ‘n’)
explosion-protection technique encompassing:
The
purpose and characteristics of the design features of apparatus and circuits
protected by the Non-sparking (Ex
‘n’) technique (Examples of characteristics
and design features are creepage
and clearance distances and restricted
breathing).
Typical
situations where the Non-sparking explosion-protection technique is
used;
Actions
or conditions that would void the protection provided the
Non-sparking technique; and
The
use of Standards in determining the requirements to which the installation
of Non-sparking
explosion-protected apparatus shall comply.
T10 Intrinsic safety (Ex ‘i’) explosion-protection technique encompassing:
The
purpose and characteristics of the design features of apparatus and circuits
protected by the Intrinsic safety
(Ex ‘i’) technique (Examples of characteristics
and design features are field
devices, cables, safe area devices, earthing, entity
versus integrated system concept,
simple devices and interface devices and
their parameters, segregation,
infallible components, current and voltage
limiting, creepage and clearance
distances).
Typical
situations where the Intrinsic safety explosion-protection technique is
used;
Actions
or conditions that would void the protection provided the Intrinsic
safety;
The
use of Standards in determining the requirements to which the installation
of Intrinsic safety
explosion-protected apparatus shall comply.
T11 Pressurization (Ex ‘p’)
explosion-protection technique encompassing:
The
purpose and characteristics of the design features of apparatus and circuits
protected by the Pressurization
(Ex ‘p’) technique (Examples of characteristics
and design features are exclusion
and dilution; purge periods, controlled shut
down, monitoring and sources of
internal release).
Typical
situations where the pressurization explosion-protection technique is
used;
Actions
or conditions that would void the protection provided the
pressurization technique;
The
use of Standards in determining the requirements to which the installation
of pressurization
explosion-protected apparatus shall comply.
T12 Enclosures for dusts (Ex ‘tD’) - explosion-protection technique encompassing:
The
purpose and characteristics of the design features of apparatus and circuits
protected by the techniques for
dusts (Examples of characteristics and design
features are for enclosures;
pressurization; encapsulation; and intrinsic safety).
Typical
situations where the each dust explosion-protection technique is used;
Actions
or conditions that would void the protection provided the each dust
technique;
The
use of Standards in determining the requirements to which the installation
of dust explosion-protected
apparatus shall comply.
T13 Common characteristics of
explosion-protection techniques encompassing:
The
purposes of ‘temperature classification’ and ‘gas grouping/apparatus
grouping’.
Compliance plate markings.
Limitations of non-metallic or specific alloy enclosures.
The
purpose of conformity and certification/approval for equipment used in
hazardous areas.
Environmental conditions that may impact on explosion-protection
techniques.
The
principles and applications of other and mixed explosion-protection
techniques (Other techniques
include encapsulation Ex ‘m’; oil-immersion Ex
‘o’; powder-filling Ex ‘q’,
ventilation Ex ‘v’ and special protection Ex ‘s’).
Features and purpose of conduit seals and cable termination devices designed
for use in hazardous areas (These
include conduit seals and barrier and
compression glands for cables with
or without armouring, screening and/or
drain wires).
T14 The compliance certification and the
‘Ex’ scheme for recognition of
certification encompassing:
the
purposes of certification of explosion-protected equipment;
the
parties involved in the assessment/testing and certification of
explosion-protected equipment and
their responsibilities; and
the
process for recognition of assessment/testing and certification of
explosion-protected equipment from
other countries.
T15 The preparation required to assess
explosion-protected equipment for
compliance with Standards
encompassing:
the
special safety measures that should be taken when assessing/testing
explosion-protected equipment;
documentation required prior to conducting conformity assessment;
tests
necessary to establish that an item of explosion-protected equipment
conforms with relevant Standards;
and
situations where testing is not applicable or required.
T16 Assessing and testing
explosion-protected equipment encompassing:
assessment and test requirements; and.
procedures for conducting a conformity assessment.
T17 Documentation used in assessing
explosion-protected equipment for
conformance to accepted Standards
encompassing:
The
documentation and Standard(s) required to begin an assessment.
The
differences between the test requirements of Standards from other
countries and the
compliant/acceptable Standards against which the equipment
is being assessed.
Results
given in equipment test reports.
Conformity assessment processes and procedures.
T18 Assessing to a current acceptable
Standard existing equipment that has been
certified to previously acceptable
Standards encompassing:
processes and procedures used; and
possible outcomes.
T19 A clause by clause assessment between
the equipment manufacturing
Standard(s) and the current
acceptable Ex Standards encompassing:
processes and procedures used; and
differences between the Standards that may be detected.
UEENEEM057A Design
explosion-protected electrical systems and
installations - gas atmospheres
KS01-EM057A
Hazardous area electrical systems
design
Evidence shall show an
understanding of hazardous area electrical systems design to
an extent indicated by the
following aspects:
T1 Occupational Health and Safety responsibilities
related to hazardous areas
encompassing:
the
main features and purpose of a ‘clearance to work’ system (includes hot
work permit systems).
typical
safety procedures that should be followed before entering a hazardous
area;
the
purpose of gas detectors and their limitations;
effects
of temperature on gas and vapour detection;
frequency of monitoring for presence of gas or vapours, i.e. effects
of
temperature rise;
factors
affecting the accuracy of gas detectors, for example, contamination,
condensation, temperature;
safety
in use of gas detectors, for example, ‘read and run concept’
the
safety precautions to be taken when working in a hazardous area.
T2 The roles of the parties involved in
the safety of hazardous areas
encompassing:
common
Acts and Regulations related to the safety of hazardous areas and the
Authorities responsible for their
implementation;
where
assistance and further information can be obtained to assist persons with
hazardous area responsibilities,
for example, Standard bodies, experienced
UEENEEM068A Assess the
fitness-for-purpose of hazardous areas
explosion-protected equipment - gas
atmospheres
KS01-EM068A
Explosion-protected equipment
fitness-for-purpose
Evidence shall show an
understanding of explosion-protected equipment
fitness-for-purpose to an extent
indicated by the following aspects:
T1 Preparation to install and maintain
explosion-protected equipment in
hazardous areas encompassing:
OHS
procedures to be followed when working in a hazardous area;
the
significance of information provided on the certification documentation
and schedules for a given item of
explosion-protected equipment;
the
typical contents of a verification dossier and their purpose; and
limitations in the use of tools and testing devices in hazardous
areas.
T2 The relationship between
explosion-protected equipment, their certification
documents and required locations
given in specifications and layout drawings and/or
written instructions encompassing:
the purpose of markings on the
compliance plate and certification documents
for a given item of
explosion-protected equipment;
matching explosion-protected equipment with certification documents and the
equipment specified for an
installation; and
the
location the items of explosion-protected equipment for an installation
from specifications and layout
drawings and/or instructions.
T3 Installation Standards and
requirements applicable to hazardous
encompassing:
the
wiring systems permitted and not permitted in or above hazardous areas;
equipment not permitted in or above hazardous areas;
the
regulations and Standards to which explosion-protected equipment and
wiring must be installed in a
hazardous area and how these are applied; and
the
documentation required as a record of the installation process, including
certification documentation.
T4 Maintenance procedures in hazardous
areas that will ensure the integrity of the
explosion-protection technique
encompassing:
the
purpose of a maintenance schedule;
the
purpose and extent of ‘close’, ‘sample’ and ‘periodic’ inspections;
the
features of each explosion-protection techniques that should be included in
a maintenance schedule;
the
impact of environmental conditions on explosion-protected equipment,
including corrosion and frequency
of maintenance;
the
documentation requirements for recording the maintenance process and
results;
the
use of Standards in determining the requirements with which the design of
explosion-protected apparatus
shall comply.
T5 Cable termination types suitable for
use in hazardous areas encompassing:
explosion protection features of cable terminations devices.
selecting compliant cable termination devices.
T6 The relationship between the
documentation held in a verification dossier and
the installed equipment
encompassing:
consistency between the location and type of equipment with the area
classification details in the
verification dossier; and
equipment certification and any attached conditions that relate to
the
equipment as it is installed.
T7 Inspecting a hazardous area
installation encompassing:
typical
processes for undertaking the inspection of a hazardous area
installation;
requirements applicable to a given
installation; and
reporting of an inspection of a hazardous area installation.
T8 Documentation used in assessing
explosion-protected equipment for
conformance to accepted Standards
encompassing:
The
documentation and Standard(s) required to begin an assessment.
The
differences between the test requirements of Standards from other
countries and the
compliant/acceptable Standards against which the equipment
is being assessed.
Results
given in equipment test reports.
Conformity assessment processes and procedures.
T9 Assessing to a current acceptable
Standard existing equipment that has been
certified to previously acceptable
Standards encompassing:
processes and procedures used; and
possible outcomes.
T10 A clause by clause assessment between
the equipment manufacturing
Standard(s) and the current
acceptable Ex Standards encompassing:
processes and procedures used; and
differences between the Standards that may be detected.
T11 Techniques used in fitness-for purpose
assessment of equipment for use in
hazardous areas encompassing:
Processes for verifying that a design specification meets the
integrity of the
equipment, showing the equipment
is fit-for-purpose and is safe to use:
Standards against which fitness-for-purpose assessment is made;
the
need to maintain the accuracy/calibration of measuring/test
devices/tools;
assessment and measurements/tests requirements for determining that
an
item of explosion-protected
equipment complies with the relevant
Standards and meets the
certification requirements;
testing
that is/is not required to determine compliance of the equipment
being assessed; and
development of different tests to those given in Standards and
justification
as to how they achieve the same
result.
Typical
specification for the equipment to be assessed as fit-for-purpose.
T12 Processes used in auditing hazardous
areas encompassing:
Requirements to retain hazardous areas documentation on site.
Components of an audit:
authenticity of documentation;
hazardous areas delineations shown
in site diagrams;
location and operating parameters of equipment shown in certification
documents;
compliance of equipment location;
compliance of wiring systems; and
alignment of hazardous areas documentation to as- built installation.
Reporting non-conformance of an installation.
BAE 634 Explosion Protection
Equipments & Methods
UEENEEM080A Report on the integrity
of explosion-protected equipment
in a hazardous area
KS01-EM080A Hazardous areas and
explosion-protection
principles
Evidence shall show an
understanding of hazardous areas and explosion-protection
principles (including working
safely in hazardous areas), principles of the following
explosion-protection techniques
and visible conditions of explosion-protection
equipment that indicate the
protection is void and changes in the nature of the
explosion hazard that may render
the explosion-protection unsafe. to an extent
indicated by the following
aspects:
T1 Occupational Health and Safety
responsibilities related to hazardous areas
encompassing:
the main features and purpose of a
‘clearance to work’ system (includes hot work
permit systems).
typical
safety procedures that should be followed before entering a hazardous area;
the
purpose of gas detectors and their limitations;
effects
of temperature on gas and vapour detection;
frequency of monitoring for presence of gas or vapours, i.e. effects
of temperature
rise;
factors
affecting the accuracy of gas detectors, for example, contamination,
condensation, temperature;
safety
in use of gas detectors, for example, ‘read and run concept’
the
safety precautions to be taken when working in a hazardous area.
T2 The roles of the parties involved in
the safety of hazardous areas
encompassing:
common
Acts and Regulations related to the safety of hazardous areas and the
Authorities responsible for their
implementation;
where
assistance and further information can be obtained to assist persons with
hazardous area responsibilities,
for example, Standard bodies, experienced
consultants; and
the
hazardous area responsibilities of the owner of premises in which a hazardous
area exists; the occupier of
premises in which a hazardous area exists; enterprises
and personnel engaged in
installation and/or maintenance of explosion-protection
systems; enterprises and personnel
engaged in the classification of hazardous areas
and/or design of
explosion-protection systems; enterprises and personnel engaged
in the overhaul, modification
and/or assessment of explosion-protected equipment;
enterprises and personnel engaged
in the inspection of explosion-protection
installations; manufacturers of
explosion-protected equipment; designated
authorities; insurers.
T3 Properties of combustible substances
and their potential to create an explosive
hazard encompassing:
condition in the workplace that will lead to an explosion;
the
terms ‘combustion’, ‘ignition’ and ‘propagation’;
explosive range of substances encountered in the workplace i.e.
LEL/UEL;
explosive parameters of substances as given in tables of substance
properties
Note: Combustible materials are
gases, vapours (from liquids), and dusts; flash point.
the
difference between gases and vapours; and
the
toxic nature of gases and vapours and potential harmful consequences.
T4 The nature of hazardous areas
encompassing:
the
Standards definition of a ‘hazardous area’;
the
recommended methods for classifying the type and degree of explosion hazard
in an area;
hazardous area classifications as defined by Standards; and
factors that are considered when a
hazardous area is classified.
the
basics of how explosion-protection is achieved by the methods of exclusion,
containment, energy limitation,
dilution, avoidance of ignition source.
T5 Explosive-protected equipment
encompassing:
The
principles of each explosion-protection technique, the methods used and how
each technique works (Flameproof
(Ex ‘d’); Increased safety (Ex ‘e’);
Non-sparking (Ex ‘n’); Intrinsic
safety (Ex ‘i’) and Pressurization (Ex ‘p’) for gas
atmospheres and Dust-exclusion
enclosures (Ex ‘tD’); Pressurization (Ex ‘pD’);
Encapsulation (Ex ‘mD’); and Intrinsic safety (Ex ‘iD’)
for dusts)
How
explosion-protected equipment is identified by the ‘Ex’ symbol marked on
the equipment, including old
equipment and equipment certified in another
country.
Visible
conditions or actions that would void the explosion-protection provided by
a particular
technique.
T6 Explosion-protection visual checks
encompassing:
occupational, health and safety procedures to be followed before
entering
hazardous areas; and while
conducting visual inspection.
Visible
defects in explosion-protected equipment and wiring.
Conditions that may indicate a change in a given explosion hazard.
Reporting defects in explosion-protected equipment and wiring - the
purpose of a
verification dossier; and various
ways for reporting defects in explosion-protected
equipment and wiring.
procedures to be followed in the event of a change in the explosion
hazard.
UEENEEM065A Conduct audit of
hazardous areas installations - gas
Atmospheres
KS01-EM065A
Hazardous areas installation
auditing
Evidence shall show an
understanding of hazardous areas installation auditing to an
extent indicated by the following
aspects:
T1 Occupational Health and Safety
responsibilities related to hazardous areas
encompassing:
the
main features and purpose of a ‘clearance to work’ system (includes hot
work permit systems).
typical
safety procedures that should be followed before entering a hazardous
area;
the
purpose of gas detectors and their limitations;
effects
of temperature on gas and vapour detection;
frequency of monitoring for presence of gas or vapours, i.e. effects
of
temperature rise;
factors
affecting the accuracy of gas detectors, for example, contamination,
condensation, temperature;
safety
in use of gas detectors, for example, ‘read and run concept’
the
safety precautions to be taken when working in a hazardous area.
T2 The roles of the parties involved in the
safety of hazardous areas
encompassing:
common
Acts and Regulations related to the safety of hazardous areas and the
Authorities responsible for their
implementation;
where
assistance and further information can be obtained to assist persons with
hazardous area responsibilities,
for example, Standard bodies, experienced
consultants; and
the
hazardous area responsibilities of the owner of premises in which a
hazardous area exists; the
occupier of premises in which a hazardous area
exists; enterprises and personnel
engaged in installation and/or maintenance of
explosion-protection systems;
enterprises and personnel engaged in the
classification of hazardous areas
and/or design of explosion-protection
systems; enterprises and personnel
engaged in the overhaul, modification
and/or assessment of
explosion-protected equipment; enterprises and personnel
engaged in the inspection of
explosion-protection installations; manufacturers
of explosion-protected equipment;
designated authorities; insurers.
T3 Properties of combustible substances
and their potential to create an explosive
hazard encompassing:
condition in the workplace that will lead to an explosion;
the
terms ‘combustion’, ‘ignition’ and ‘propagation’;
explosive range of substances encountered in the workplace i.e.
LEL/UEL;
explosive parameters of substances as given in tables of substance
properties
Note:
Combustible materials are gases, vapours (from liquids), and dusts; flash
point.
the
difference between gases and vapours; and
the
toxic nature of gases and vapours and potential harmful consequences.
T4 The nature of hazardous areas
encompassing:
the
Standards definition of a ‘hazardous area’;
the
recommended methods for classifying the type and degree of explosion
hazard in an area;
hazardous area classifications as defined by Standards; and
factors
that are considered when a hazardous area is classified.
the
basics of how explosion-protection is achieved by the methods of
exclusion, containment, energy
limitation, dilution, avoidance of ignition
source.
T5 Explosive-protected equipment
encompassing:
The
principles of each explosion-protection technique, the methods used and
how each technique works
(Flameproof (Ex ‘d’); Increased safety (Ex ‘e’);
Non-sparking (Ex ‘n’); Intrinsic
safety (Ex ‘i’) and Pressurization (Ex ‘p’) for
gas atmospheres and Dust-exclusion
enclosures (Ex ‘tD’); Pressurization (Ex
‘pD’);
Encapsulation (Ex ‘mD’); and Intrinsic safety (Ex ‘iD’) for dusts)
How
explosion-protected equipment is identified by the ‘Ex’ symbol marked
on the equipment, including old
equipment and equipment certified in another
country.
Visible
conditions or actions that would void the explosion-protection provided
by a particular
technique.
T6 Explosion-protection equipment — Ex
certification schemes encompassing:
Purpose
and scope of certification schemes.
Schemes
accepted in Australia and New Zealand.
Schemes
commonly used in countries other than Australia and New Zealand.
Processes for having equipment certified under the acceptable Ex
schemes —
scheme procedures; quality
management requirements; conformance testing
and assessment; and requirements
for ongoing certification.
T7 Flameproof (Ex ‘d’)
explosion-protection technique encompassing:
The
purpose and characteristics of the design features of apparatus and circuits
protected by the flameproof (Ex
‘d’) technique. (Examples of characteristics
and design features are flame
paths, integrity under pressure, pressure piling,
and enclosure entries).
Typical
situations where the flameproof explosion-protection technique is
used;
Actions
or conditions that would void the protection provided the Flameproof
technique;
The
use of Standards in determining the requirements to which the installation
of flameproof explosion-protected
apparatus shall comply.
T8 Increased safety (Ex ‘e’)
explosion-protection technique encompassing:
The
purpose and characteristics of the design features of apparatus and circuits
protected by the Increased safety
(Ex ‘e’) technique (Examples of
characteristics and design
features are temperature rise, maximum power
dissipation, protection devices,
certified components, creepage and clearance
distances, absence of sparking
contacts and enclosure entries).
Typical
situations where the Increased safety explosion-protection technique is
used;
Actions
or conditions that would void the protection provided the Increased
safety technique;
The
use of Standards in determining the requirements to which the installation
of Increased safety
explosion-protected apparatus shall comply.
T9 Non-sparking (Ex ‘n’)
explosion-protection technique encompassing:
The
purpose and characteristics of the design features of apparatus and circuits
protected by the Non-sparking (Ex
‘n’) technique (Examples of characteristics
and design features are creepage
and clearance distances and restricted
breathing).
Typical
situations where the Non-sparking explosion-protection technique is
used;
Actions
or conditions that would void the protection provided the
Non-sparking technique; and
The
use of Standards in determining the requirements to which the installation
of Non-sparking
explosion-protected apparatus shall comply.
T10 Intrinsic safety (Ex ‘i’) explosion-protection technique encompassing:
The
purpose and characteristics of the design features of apparatus and circuits
protected by the Intrinsic safety
(Ex ‘i’) technique (Examples of characteristics
and design features are field
devices, cables, safe area devices, earthing, entity
versus integrated system concept,
simple devices and interface devices and
their parameters, segregation,
infallible components, current and voltage
limiting, creepage and clearance
distances).
Typical
situations where the Intrinsic safety explosion-protection technique is
used;
Actions
or conditions that would void the protection provided the Intrinsic
safety;
The
use of Standards in determining the requirements to which the installation
of Intrinsic safety
explosion-protected apparatus shall comply.
T11 Pressurization (Ex ‘p’)
explosion-protection technique encompassing:
The
purpose and characteristics of the design features of apparatus and circuits
protected by the Pressurization
(Ex ‘p’) technique (Examples of characteristics
and design features are exclusion
and dilution; purge periods, controlled shut
down, monitoring and sources of
internal release).
Typical
situations where the pressurization explosion-protection technique is
used;
Actions
or conditions that would void the protection provided the
pressurization technique;
The
use of Standards in determining the requirements to which the installation
of pressurization
explosion-protected apparatus shall comply.
T12 Enclosures for dusts (Ex ‘tD’) - explosion-protection technique encompassing:
The
purpose and characteristics of the design features of apparatus and circuits
protected by the techniques for
dusts (Examples of characteristics and design
features are for enclosures;
pressurization; encapsulation; and intrinsic safety).
Typical
situations where the each dust explosion-protection technique is used;
Actions
or conditions that would void the protection provided the each dust
technique;
The
use of Standards in determining the requirements to which the installation
of dust explosion-protected
apparatus shall comply.
T13 Common characteristics of
explosion-protection techniques encompassing:
The
purposes of ‘temperature classification’ and ‘gas grouping/apparatus
grouping’.
Compliance plate markings.
Limitations of non-metallic or specific alloy enclosures.
The
purpose of conformity and certification/approval for equipment used in
hazardous areas.
Environmental conditions that may impact on explosion-protection
techniques.
The
principles and applications of other and mixed explosion-protection
techniques (Other techniques
include encapsulation Ex ‘m’; oil-immersion Ex
‘o’; powder-filling Ex ‘q’,
ventilation Ex ‘v’ and special protection Ex ‘s’).
Features and purpose of conduit seals and cable termination devices designed
or use in hazardous areas (These
include conduit seals and barrier and
compression glands for cables with
or without armouring, screening and/or
drain wires).
T14 Preparation to install and maintain
explosion-protected equipment in
hazardous areas encompassing:
OHS
procedures to be followed when working in a hazardous area;
the
significance of information provided on the certification documentation
and schedules for a given item of
explosion-protected equipment;
the
typical contents of a verification dossier and their purpose; and
limitations in the use of tools and testing devices in hazardous
areas.
T15 The relationship between
explosion-protected equipment, their certification
documents and required locations
given in specifications and layout drawings and/or
written instructions encompassing:
the
purpose of markings on the compliance plate and certification documents
for a given item of
explosion-protected equipment;
matching explosion-protected equipment with certification documents and the
equipment specified for an
installation; and
the
location the items of explosion-protected equipment for an installation
from specifications and layout
drawings and/or instructions.
T16 Installation Standards and
requirements applicable to hazardous
encompassing:
the
wiring systems permitted and not permitted in or above hazardous areas;
equipment not permitted in or above hazardous areas;
the
regulations and Standards to which explosion-protected equipment and
wiring must be installed in a
hazardous area and how these are applied; and
the
documentation required as a record of the installation process, including
certification documentation.
T17 Processes used in auditing hazardous
areas encompassing:
Requirements to retain hazardous areas documentation on site.
Components of an audit:
authenticity of documentation;
hazardous areas delineations shown in site diagrams;
location and operating parameters of equipment shown in certification
documents;
compliance of equipment location;
compliance of wiring systems; and
alignment of hazardous areas documentation to as- built
installation.
Reporting non-conformance of an installation.
BAE 635 Testing in Hazardous Areas
UEENEEM039A Conduct testing of
hazardous areas installations - gas
Atmospheres
KS01-EM039A
Hazardous area installations
testing
Evidence shall show an
understanding of hazardous area installations testing to an
extent indicated by the following
aspects:
T1 Explosion-protection equipment — Ex
certification schemes encompassing:
Purpose
and scope of certification schemes.
Schemes
accepted in Australia and New Zealand.
Schemes
commonly used in countries other than Australia and New Zealand.
Processes for having equipment certified under the acceptable Ex
schemes —
scheme procedures; quality
management requirements; conformance testing
and assessment; and requirements
for ongoing certification.
T2 Flameproof (Ex ‘d’)
explosion-protection technique encompassing:
The
purpose and characteristics of the design features of apparatus and circuits
protected by the flameproof (Ex
‘d’) technique. (Examples of characteristics
and design features are flame
paths, integrity under pressure, pressure piling,
and enclosure entries).
Typical
situations where the flameproof explosion-protection technique is
used;
Actions
or conditions that would void the protection provided the Flameproof
technique;
The
use of Standards in determining the requirements to which the installation
of flameproof explosion-protected
apparatus shall comply.
T3 Increased safety (Ex ‘e’)
explosion-protection technique encompassing:
The
purpose and characteristics of the design features of apparatus and circuits
protected by the Increased safety
(Ex ‘e’) technique (Examples of
characteristics and design
features are temperature rise, maximum power
dissipation, protection devices,
certified components, creepage and clearance
distances, absence of sparking
contacts and enclosure entries).
Typical situations where the
Increased safety explosion-protection technique is
used;
Actions
or conditions that would void the protection provided the Increased
safety technique;
The
use of Standards in determining the requirements to which the installation
of Increased safety
explosion-protected apparatus shall comply.
T4 Non-sparking (Ex ‘n’)
explosion-protection technique encompassing:
The
purpose and characteristics of the design features of apparatus and circuits
protected by the Non-sparking (Ex
‘n’) technique (Examples of characteristics
and design features are creepage
and clearance distances and restricted
breathing).
Typical
situations where the Non-sparking explosion-protection technique is
used;
Actions
or conditions that would void the protection provided the
Non-sparking technique; and
The
use of Standards in determining the requirements to which the installation
of Non-sparking
explosion-protected apparatus shall comply.
T5 Intrinsic safety (Ex ‘i’) explosion-protection technique encompassing:
The
purpose and characteristics of the design features of apparatus and circuits
protected by the Intrinsic safety
(Ex ‘i’) technique (Examples of characteristics
and design features are field
devices, cables, safe area devices, earthing, entity
versus integrated system concept,
simple devices and interface devices and
their parameters, segregation,
infallible components, current and voltage
limiting, creepage and clearance
distances).
Typical
situations where the Intrinsic safety explosion-protection technique is
used;
Actions
or conditions that would void the protection provided the Intrinsic
safety;
The
use of Standards in determining the requirements to which the installation
of Intrinsic safety
explosion-protected apparatus shall comply.
T6 Pressurization (Ex ‘p’)
explosion-protection technique encompassing:
The
purpose and characteristics of the design features of apparatus and circuits
protected by the Pressurization
(Ex ‘p’) technique (Examples of characteristics
and design features are exclusion
and dilution; purge periods, controlled shut
down, monitoring and sources of
internal release).
Typical
situations where the pressurization explosion-protection technique is
used;
Actions
or conditions that would void the protection provided the
pressurization technique;
The
use of Standards in determining the requirements to which the installation
of pressurization
explosion-protected apparatus shall comply.
T7 Enclosures for dusts (Ex ‘tD’) - explosion-protection technique encompassing:
The
purpose and characteristics of the design features of apparatus and circuits
protected by the techniques for
dusts (Examples of characteristics and design
features are for enclosures;
pressurization; encapsulation; and intrinsic safety).
Typical
situations where the each dust explosion-protection technique is used;
Actions
or conditions that would void the protection provided the each dust
technique;
The
use of Standards in determining the requirements to which the installation
of dust explosion-protected
apparatus shall comply.
T8 Common characteristics of
explosion-protection techniques encompassing:
The
purposes of ‘temperature classification’ and ‘gas grouping/apparatus
grouping’.
Compliance plate markings.
Limitations of non-metallic or specific alloy enclosures.
The
purpose of conformity and certification/approval for equipment used in
hazardous areas.
Environmental conditions that may impact on explosion-protection
techniques.
The
principles and applications of other and mixed explosion-protection
techniques (Other techniques
include encapsulation Ex ‘m’; oil-immersion Ex
‘o’; powder-filling Ex ‘q’,
ventilation Ex ‘v’ and special protection Ex ‘s’).
Features and purpose of conduit seals and cable termination devices designed
for use in hazardous areas (These
include conduit seals and barrier and
compression glands for cables with
or without armouring, screening and/or
drain wires).
T9 Preparation to install and maintain
explosion-protected equipment in
hazardous areas encompassing:
OHS
procedures to be followed when working in a hazardous area;
the
significance of information provided on the certification documentation
and schedules for a given item of
explosion-protected equipment;
the typical
contents of a verification dossier and their purpose; and
limitations in the use of tools and testing devices in hazardous
areas.
T10 The relationship between
explosion-protected equipment, their certification
documents and required locations given
in specifications and layout drawings and/or
written instructions encompassing:
the
purpose of markings on the compliance plate and certification documents
for a given item of
explosion-protected equipment;
matching explosion-protected equipment with certification documents and the
equipment specified for an
installation; and
the location the items of
explosion-protected equipment for an installation
from specifications and layout
drawings and/or instructions.
T11 Installation Standards and requirements
applicable to hazardous
encompassing:
the
wiring systems permitted and not permitted in or above hazardous areas;
equipment not permitted in or above hazardous areas;
the
regulations and Standards to which explosion-protected equipment and
wiring must be installed in a
hazardous area and how these are applied; and
the
documentation required as a record of the installation process, including
certification documentation.
T12 Cable termination types suitable for
use in hazardous areas encompassing:
explosion protection features of cable terminations devices.
selecting compliant cable termination devices.
T13 Terminating cables suitable for use in
hazardous areas encompassing:
installing conduit systems, where applicable, including seals to meet
hazardous
areas requirements. (Gases only.)
terminating a cable with a barrier gland. (Gases only.)
terminating a multipair, SWA, overall screened, individual screened
cable into
an enclosure.
testing
termination/connections of installed cables/circuits.
T14 Preparation for conducting
installation testing in a hazardous area
encompassing:
OHS
procedures to be followed for working in a hazardous area; and
procedures for determining whether a given hazardous area is safe to
conduct
electrical testing.
T15 Characteristics and limitations of
testing equipment used to test installation in
hazardous areas encompassing:
testing
devices required to test an installation in a hazardous area; and
the
suitability of testing device for use in a hazardous area.
T16 Documentation of results of hazardous
area installation tests encompassing:
test
results that should be recorded in a verification dossier; and
procedures and options for dealing with test results that show
non-conformance.
UEENEEM052A Classify hazardous areas
- gas atmospheres
KS01-EM052A Hazardous areas classification
Evidence shall show an
understanding of processes involved in gathering and
analysing technical data to
classify non-specific hazardous areas. The following
aspects indicate the extent of
understanding required.
T1 Occupational Health and Safety
responsibilities related to hazardous areas
encompassing:
the
main features and purpose of a ‘clearance to work’ system (includes hot work
permit systems).
typical
safety procedures that should be followed before entering a hazardous area;
the
purpose of gas detectors and their limitations;
effects
of temperature on gas and vapour detection;
frequency of monitoring for presence of gas or vapours, i.e. effects
of temperature
rise;
factors
affecting the accuracy of gas detectors, for example, contamination,
condensation, temperature;
safety
in use of gas detectors, for example, ‘read and run concept’
the
safety precautions to be taken when working in a hazardous area.
T2 The roles of the parties involved in
the safety of hazardous areas
encompassing:
common
Acts and Regulations related to the safety of hazardous areas and the
Authorities responsible for their
implementation;
where
assistance and further information can be obtained to assist persons with
hazardous area responsibilities,
for example, Standard bodies, experienced
consultants; and
the
hazardous area responsibilities of the owner of premises in which a hazardous
area exists; the occupier of
premises in which a hazardous area exists; enterprises
and personnel engaged in
installation and/or maintenance of explosion-protection
systems; enterprises and personnel
engaged in the classification of hazardous areas
and/or design of
explosion-protection systems; enterprises and personnel engaged
in the overhaul, modification
and/or assessment of explosion-protected equipment;
enterprises and personnel engaged
in the inspection of explosion-protection
installations; manufacturers of
explosion-protected equipment; designated
authorities; insurers.
T3 Properties of combustible substances
and their potential to create an explosive
hazard encompassing:
condition in the workplace that will lead to an explosion;
the
terms ‘combustion’, ‘ignition’ and ‘propagation’;
explosive range of substances encountered in the workplace i.e.
LEL/UEL;
explosive parameters of substances as given in tables of substance
properties
Note: Combustible materials are
gases, vapours (from liquids), and dusts; flash point.
the
difference between gases and vapours; and
the
toxic nature of gases and vapours and potential harmful consequences.
T4 The nature of hazardous areas
encompassing:
the
Standards definition of a ‘hazardous area’;
the
recommended methods for classifying the type and degree of explosion hazard
in an area;
hazardous area classifications as defined by Standards; and
factors
that are considered when a hazardous area is classified.
the
basics of how explosion-protection is achieved by the methods of exclusion,
containment, energy limitation,
dilution, avoidance of ignition source.
T5 The process of classifying hazardous
areas encompassing:
methods
by which an area can be classified;
the
characteristics/attributes of an area that should be considered in the
classification process, for
example, type of process, nature of plant, source and
nature of release;
the
requirements and Standards for classifying a hazardous area; and
the
responsibilities of the owner/occupiers for classification of a hazardous area.
T6 The likelihood (zoning) or risk
assessment method of an explosive hazard
encompassing:
ignition properties of materials relevant to determining the likelihood and
extent of
an explosive hazard;
sources
for obtaining data on ignition properties of materials under the conditions
in which they could be present in a given process;
methods
for assessment and calculation of factors such as release rate , ventilation
and dispersion characteristics;
and and
means
for reducing hazard risk.
T7 The extent of an explosive hazard and
classifying an area accordingly
encompassing:
the
extent of zones for an area given data on the likelihood of the explosive
hazard
for that area;
requirements for documenting the classification of a hazardous area;
and
the
extent of the zones, temperature classes and gas groups on site drawings in a
hazardous area.
BAE 636 Inspection in Hazardous Area
UEENEEM078A Manage compliance of
hazardous areas
KS01-EM078A Hazardous areas compliance
requirements
Evidence shall show an
understanding of hazardous areas compliance requirements to
an extent indicated by the
following aspects:
T1 Occupational Health and Safety
responsibilities related to hazardous areas
encompassing:
the
main features and purpose of a ‘clearance to work’ system (includes hot work
permit systems).
typical
safety procedures that should be followed before entering a hazardous area;
the
purpose of gas detectors and their limitations;
effects
of temperature on gas and vapour detection;
frequency of monitoring for presence of gas or vapours, i.e. effects
of temperature
rise;
factors
affecting the accuracy of gas detectors, for example, contamination,
condensation, temperature;
safety
in use of gas detectors, for example, ‘read and run concept’
the safety precautions to be taken
when working in a hazardous area.
T2 The roles of the parties involved in
the safety of hazardous areas
encompassing:
common
Acts and Regulations related to the safety of hazardous areas and the
Authorities responsible for their
implementation;
where
assistance and further information can be obtained to assist persons with
hazardous area responsibilities,
for example, Standard bodies, experienced
consultants; and
the
hazardous area responsibilities of the owner of premises in which a hazardous
area exists; the occupier of
premises in which a hazardous area exists; enterprises
and personnel engaged in
installation and/or maintenance of explosion-protection
systems; enterprises and personnel
engaged in the classification of hazardous areas
and/or design of
explosion-protection systems; enterprises and personnel engaged
in the overhaul, modification
and/or assessment of explosion-protected equipment;
enterprises and personnel engaged
in the inspection of explosion-protection
installations; manufacturers of
explosion-protected equipment; designated
authorities; insurers.
T3 Properties of combustible substances
and their potential to create an explosive
hazard encompassing:
condition in the workplace that will lead to an explosion;
the
terms ‘combustion’, ‘ignition’ and ‘propagation’;
explosive range of substances encountered in the workplace i.e.
LEL/UEL;
explosive parameters of substances as given in tables of substance
properties
Note: Combustible materials are
gases, vapours (from liquids), and dusts; flash point.
the
difference between gases and vapours; and
the
toxic nature of gases and vapours and potential harmful consequences.
T4 The nature of hazardous areas
encompassing:
the
Standards definition of a ‘hazardous area’;
the
recommended methods for classifying the type and degree of explosion hazard
in an area;
hazardous area classifications as defined by Standards; and
factors
that are considered when a hazardous area is classified.
the
basics of how explosion-protection is achieved by the methods of exclusion,
containment, energy limitation,
dilution, avoidance of ignition source.
T5 The responsibilities of a person managing
activities or a site related to a
hazardous area, encompassing:
OHS
procedures that are to be established;
responsibilities for ensuring that a hazardous area is safe; and
responsibilities and processes for establishing and maintaining a verification
dossier.
T6 Explosion-protection strategies in
relation to a hazardous area, encompassing:
the
process of classifying a hazardous area;
various
ways in which electrical systems /apparatus can be treated to prevent them
from becoming an ignition source;
and
the
cost of the different ways of treating electrical systems/apparatus associated
with hazardous areas.
T7 Requirements for the maintenance of
electrical systems associated with
hazardous areas, encompassing:
the
type and grades of inspection of hazardous areas;
maintenance programs for electrical explosion-protected
systems/apparatus; and
documentation requirements
associated with maintenance procedures.
UEENEEM042A Conduct visual
inspection of hazardous areas installations
KS01-EM042A
Hazardous areas visual inspection
Evidence shall show an
understanding of the purpose and process of hazardous areas
visual inspections to an extent
indicated by the following aspects:
T1 Occupational, health and safety
procedures encompassing:
occupational, health and safety procedures to be followed before
entering
hazardous areas; and
occupational, health and safety
procedures to be followed while conducting
visual inspection.
T2 Requirements for a verification
dossier and relationship to as-built electrical
installation.
T3 Purpose, scope and limitations of
visual inspections.
T4 Documentation requirements resulting
from a visual inspection.
UEENEEM044A Conduct detailed
inspection of hazardous areas
installations - gas atmospheres
KS01-EM044A
Hazardous areas detailed
inspection techniques
Evidence shall show an
understanding of hazardous areas detailed inspection
techniques to an extent indicated
by the following aspects:
T1 Explosion-protection equipment — Ex
certification schemes encompassing:
Purpose
and scope of certification schemes.
Schemes
accepted in Australia and New Zealand.
Schemes
commonly used in countries other than Australia and New Zealand.
Processes for having equipment certified under the acceptable Ex
schemes —
scheme procedures; quality
management requirements; conformance testing
and assessment; and requirements
for ongoing certification.
T2 Flameproof (Ex ‘d’)
explosion-protection technique encompassing:
The
purpose and characteristics of the design features of apparatus and circuits
protected by the flameproof (Ex
‘d’) technique. (Examples of characteristics
and design features are flame
paths, integrity under pressure, pressure piling,
and enclosure entries).
Typical
situations where the flameproof explosion-protection technique is
used;
Actions
or conditions that would void the protection provided the Flameproof
technique;
The
use of Standards in determining the requirements to which the installation
of flameproof explosion-protected
apparatus shall comply.
T3 Increased safety (Ex ‘e’)
explosion-protection technique encompassing:
The
purpose and characteristics of the design features of apparatus and circuits
protected by the Increased safety
(Ex ‘e’) technique (Examples of
characteristics and design
features are temperature rise, maximum power
dissipation, protection devices,
certified components, creepage and clearance
distances, absence of sparking
contacts and enclosure entries).
Typical
situations where the Increased safety explosion-protection technique is
used;
Actions
or conditions that would void the protection provided the Increased
safety technique;
The
use of Standards in determining the requirements to which the installation
of Increased safety
explosion-protected apparatus shall comply.
T4 Non-sparking (Ex ‘n’)
explosion-protection technique encompassing:
The
purpose and characteristics of the design features of apparatus and circuits
protected by the Non-sparking (Ex
‘n’) technique (Examples of characteristics
and design features are creepage
and clearance distances and restricted
breathing).
Typical
situations where the Non-sparking explosion-protection technique is
used;
Actions
or conditions that would void the protection provided the
Non-sparking technique; and
The
use of Standards in determining the requirements to which the installation
of Non-sparking
explosion-protected apparatus shall comply.
T5 Intrinsic safety (Ex ‘i’) explosion-protection technique encompassing:
The
purpose and characteristics of the design features of apparatus and circuits
protected by the Intrinsic safety
(Ex ‘i’) technique (Examples of characteristics
and design features are field
devices, cables, safe area devices, earthing, entity
versus integrated system concept,
simple devices and interface devices and
their parameters, segregation,
infallible components, current and voltage
limiting, creepage and clearance
distances).
Typical
situations where the Intrinsic safety explosion-protection technique is
used;
Actions
or conditions that would void the protection provided the Intrinsic
safety;
The
use of Standards in determining the requirements to which the installation
of Intrinsic safety
explosion-protected apparatus shall comply.
T6 Pressurization (Ex ‘p’) explosion-protection
technique encompassing:
The
purpose and characteristics of the design features of apparatus and circuits
protected by the Pressurization
(Ex ‘p’) technique (Examples of characteristics
and design features are exclusion
and dilution; purge periods, controlled shut
down, monitoring and sources of
internal release).
Typical
situations where the pressurization explosion-protection technique is
used;
Actions
or conditions that would void the protection provided the
pressurization technique;
The
use of Standards in determining the requirements to which the installation
of pressurization
explosion-protected apparatus shall comply.
T7 Enclosures for dusts (Ex ‘tD’) - explosion-protection technique encompassing:
The
purpose and characteristics of the design features of apparatus and circuits
protected by the techniques for
dusts (Examples of characteristics and design
features are for enclosures;
pressurization; encapsulation; and intrinsic safety).
Typical
situations where the each dust explosion-protection technique is used;
Actions
or conditions that would void the protection provided the each dust
technique;
The
use of Standards in determining the requirements to which the installation
of dust explosion-protected
apparatus shall comply.
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
T8 Common characteristics of
explosion-protection techniques encompassing:
The
purposes of ‘temperature classification’ and ‘gas grouping/apparatus
grouping’.
Compliance plate markings.
Limitations of non-metallic or specific alloy enclosures.
The
purpose of conformity and certification/approval for equipment used in
hazardous areas.
Environmental conditions that may impact on explosion-protection
techniques.
The
principles and applications of other and mixed explosion-protection
techniques (Other techniques
include encapsulation Ex ‘m’; oil-immersion Ex
‘o’; powder-filling Ex ‘q’,
ventilation Ex ‘v’ and special protection Ex ‘s’).
Features and purpose of conduit seals and cable termination devices designed
for use in hazardous areas (These
include conduit seals and barrier and
compression glands for cables with
or without armouring, screening and/or
drain wires).
T9 Preparation to install and maintain
explosion-protected equipment in
hazardous areas encompassing:
OHS
procedures to be followed when working in a hazardous area;
the
significance of information provided on the certification documentation
and schedules for a given item of
explosion-protected equipment;
the
typical contents of a verification dossier and their purpose; and
limitations in the use of tools and testing devices in hazardous
areas.
T10 The relationship between
explosion-protected equipment, their certification
documents and required locations
given in specifications and layout drawings and/or
written instructions encompassing:
the
purpose of markings on the compliance plate and certification documents
for a given item of
explosion-protected equipment;
matching explosion-protected equipment with certification documents and the
equipment specified for an
installation; and
the
location the items of explosion-protected equipment for an installation
from specifications and layout
drawings and/or instructions.
T11 Installation Standards and
requirements applicable to hazardous
encompassing:
the
wiring systems permitted and not permitted in or above hazardous areas;
equipment not permitted in or above hazardous areas;
the
regulations and Standards to which explosion-protected equipment and
wiring must be installed in a
hazardous area and how these are applied; and
the
documentation required as a record of the installation process, including
certification documentation.
T12 Maintenance procedures in hazardous
areas that will ensure the integrity of the
explosion-protection technique
encompassing:
the
purpose of a maintenance schedule;
the
purpose and extent of ‘close’, ‘sample’ and ‘periodic’ inspections;
the
features of each explosion-protection techniques that should be included in
a maintenance schedule;
the
impact of environmental conditions on explosion-protected equipment,
including corrosion and frequency
of maintenance;
the
documentation requirements for recording the maintenance process and
results;
the
use of Standards in determining the requirements with which the design of
explosion-protected apparatus
shall comply.
T13 Cable termination types suitable for
use in hazardous areas encompassing:
explosion protection features of cable terminations devices.
selecting compliant cable termination devices.
T14 Terminating cables suitable for use in
hazardous areas encompassing:
installing conduit systems, where applicable, including seals to meet
hazardous
areas requirements. (Gases only.)
terminating a cable with a barrier gland. (Gases only.)
terminating a multipair, SWA, overall screened, individual screened
cable into
an enclosure.
testing
termination/connections of installed cables/circuits.
T15 The relationship between the
documentation held in a verification dossier and
the installed equipment
encompassing:
consistency between the location and type of equipment with the area
classification details in the
verification dossier; and
equipment certification and any attached conditions that relate to
the
equipment as it is installed.
T16 Inspecting a hazardous area
installation encompassing:
typical
processes for undertaking the inspection of a hazardous area
installation;
requirements applicable to a given installation; and
reporting of an inspection of a hazardous area installation.
BAE 637 Chemical Hazardous Management
1.1 What are hazardous chemicals?
1.2 Who has health and safety duties in relation to
hazardous chemicals?
1.3 What is required to manage the risks associated with
hazardous chemicals?
1.4 Prohibited and restricted hazardous chemicals
1.6 Preparing a register and manifest of hazardous
chemicals
2.1 How to identify which chemicals are hazardous
2.4 Other sources of information
3.1 Decide who should do the assessment
3.2 Decide what sort of risk assessment is appropriate
3.3 Things to consider in assessing health risks
3.4 How to assess physicochemical risks
4.3 Maintaining control measures
4.4 Providing information, training, instruction and
supervision
5.2 Reviewing control measures
6.2 Emergency equipment and safety equipment
6.5 Automatic sprinkler systems
BAE 638 Environmental Engineering in Hazardous Areas
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS AND HAZARDOUS
WASTE MANAGEMENT
NOISE
SOCIOECONOMICS
TRANSPORTATION
UTILITIES
ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE
SUBSISTENCE
Mercury in the
Environment
Health Hazards
MINE HEALTH AND SAFETY ACT
PIPELINE SAFETY
REGULATIONS