ATEX Basic & Awareness

ATEX Basic & Awareness

Working in an explosive atmosphere? When working in areas with an increased risk of explosion, it is advisable, according to the Occupational Health and Safety Act, to follow the ATEX Awareness or Basic course (according to IECEx05). The ATEX directive prescribes the requirements for all equipment and workplaces in explosive atmospheres to ensure safe working conditions. As an employer, you are obligated to provide instructions to employees in this regard. During the e-learning, you will learn to recognize explosive atmospheres, understand the risks involved, and identify necessary control measures.

We have 3 options available:

  • ATEX Awareness
  • ATEX Basic (e-learning & exam)
  • ATEX Basic (exam)

What will you learn during the training?

ATEX Awareness 

  • ATEX Awareness

Awareness Basic

  • What is an explosion?
  • Guidelines and legislation
  • Gas and dust properties
  • Zones
  • Protective measures
  • Ignition
  • Safe working

What will you receive upon completion?

At the end of the e-learning ATEX Awareness, you will receive a certificate. At the end of the course ATEX Basic, an exam will be conducted. If this exam is successfully completed, you will receive a certificate. This certificate is valid for 5 years.

Extra information

  • This is an online course (e-learning)
  • Study workload:
    ATEX Basic: 4 hours for the online learning + 60 minutes for the ATEX exam.
    ATEX Awareness: Approx. 1 hour and 30 minutes

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