IOSH Explosion Safety Management (ATEX) course
The IOSH Explosion Safety Management (ATEX) Course provides professionals with the knowledge and practical skills required to manage explosion risks in hazardous environments.
This ATEX training course focuses on the identification, assessment and control of explosive atmospheres involving flammable gases, vapours and combustible dusts. Participants will learn how to comply with the ATEX Directives (2014/34/EU and 1999/92/EC) and implement effective explosion prevention strategies in industrial workplaces.
Explosive atmospheres can occur in many industries where flammable substances are handled or processed. The IOSH Explosion Safety Management course equips engineers, safety professionals and managers with the expertise required to safely manage these risks.
No. Of Participants
12
Cost
€ POA
Length of Course
3 days
What Is the IOSH Explosion Safety Management (ATEX) course?
ATEX training provides workers and managers with the knowledge needed to identify explosion hazards and implement effective safety controls in environments where flammable gases, vapours or dust may create explosive atmospheres.
ATEX regulations apply across many sectors including pharmaceuticals, chemicals, food manufacturing, oil and gas and energy production.
The IOSH Explosion Safety Management (ATEX) Course introduces the key principles of explosion prevention, hazardous area classification and equipment safety in explosive atmospheres.
The course also explains the regulatory framework for explosive atmospheres including the ATEX Directive 2014/34/EU
which governs equipment used in hazardous environments across the European Union.
Participants will learn how to:
Identify potential ignition sources
Assess explosion risks
Implement explosion prevention and protection measures
Select appropriate ATEX-certified equipment
Develop explosion protection documentation
Course Overview
The IOSH Explosion Safety Management Course provides a comprehensive understanding of explosion hazards and the strategies required to prevent incidents in hazardous environments.
- Duration: 3 Days
- Participants: Up to 12 participants
- Accreditation: IOSH Certificate awarded on successful completion.
- Assessment: Theory assessment (20 short answer questions) and an assignment to be completed within 2 weeks of the course completion date
- Accreditation: On full completion of this course each participant will receive an IOSH Certificate
Delivery Options
- Classroom training
- Online training
- In-company training
Courses can be delivered across Ireland, the UK and internationally.
Who Should Attend This ATEX Training Course?
This course is designed for professionals responsible for managing explosion risks in industrial environments. Suitable participants include:
- Health and Safety Managers
- Process Engineers
- Plant Managers
- Maintenance Engineers
- Safety Officers
- Operations Supervisors
- Electrical Engineers
- Mechanical Engineers
- Compliance Managers
Professionals working in hazardous industries must understand how to manage explosive atmospheres safely and ensure regulatory compliance.
Industries That Require ATEX Training
The IOSH Explosion Safety Management (ATEX) course is essential for industries where flammable substances or combustible dust may be present. Common sectors include:
- Pharmaceutical manufacturing
- Chemical processing
- Oil and gas
- Food production
- Grain storage
- Energy production
- Waste management
- Paint and coatings production
- Mining
- Industrial manufacturing
Explosive atmospheres are present in many industrial processes involving flammable materials
Course Learning Objectives
By the end of the course participants will be able to:
- Understand the legal requirements relating to ATEX compliance
- Identify ignition sources in hazardous environments
- Understand gas, vapour and dust explosion characteristics
- Carry out Hazardous Area Classification (HAC)
- Conduct explosion risk assessments
- Select appropriate equipment for explosive atmospheres
- Implement explosion prevention and protection measures
- Understand inspection and maintenance requirements for ATEX equipment
- Develop and review Explosion Protection Documents
Participants will gain both technical knowledge and practical tools to manage explosion risks within their organisations.
Course Contents
- 1: ATEX Legal Overview
- 2: Why Manage Your Explosion Risks
- 3: Gas & Vapour Explosion Characteristics and Dust Explosion Characteristics
- 4: Hazardous Area Classification (HAC)
- 5: Ignition sources
- 6: Equipment selection in explosive atmospheres
- 7: Explosive atmospheres risk assessment
- 8: Explosion prevention, mitigation and control
- 9: Equipment inspection and maintenance standards
- 10: Explosion Protection Document
Benefits of IOSH Explosion Safety Management (ATEX) course
Organisations that invest in explosion safety training gain several benefits:
Regulatory Compliance
Ensure compliance with ATEX directives and workplace safety regulations.
Improved Workplace Safety
Reduce the risk of fires, explosions and catastrophic industrial incidents.
Better Risk Management
Enable teams to identify and control hazardous conditions.
Reduced Operational Disruption
Prevent costly shutdowns and equipment damage caused by explosion incidents.
Stronger Safety Culture
Equip staff with the knowledge required to operate safely in hazardous environments.
Intro to Explosion Safety (1-Day Course)
Start with our 1-Day Introduction to IOSH Explosion Safety and learn fundamentals of managing explosive atmospheres.
Download the Course Brochure
Download the IOSH Explosion Safety brochure to review course content, learning outcomes and certification details.
Private / In-Company ATEX Training
Arrange a private IOSH Explosion Safety Management course delivered at your site or online for your team.