Explosive Atmospheres / Hazardous Areas

This course is designed to give people the essential knowledge of explosive atmospheres and hazardous areas. Learn to identify hazardous areas, sources of ignition and the properties of hazardous materials, along with the roles and responsibilities of all parties, regulations, standards and codes of practice relating to hazardous areas.

This eight-hour workshop covers the assessment of unit standard 5929 – Demonstrate knowledge of hazardous areas and their electrical requirements (3 credits).

Attendees will be awarded an attendance certificate and the unit standard reported to NZQA. To be awarded unit standard 5929 attendees must attend the workshop and forward the completed assessment to NZIHT/WITT within 10 working days.

Topics include:

• Classification of hazardous areas and types of hazards
• Classifying electrical apparatus for use in hazardous areas
• Protection methods
• Properties of hazardous materials, flammable, non-flammable and reactive materials
• Upper and lower explosive limit, flash point and ignition temperature
• Sources of hazardous materials data
• Standards, regulations and codes of practice relating to hazardous areas
• Legal responsibilities of all parties