ATEX Basic principles (Ex 001) | e-learning | English

Do you work in a potentially explosive environment and want to improve your knowledge of explosion safety? With the ATEX Basic Principles (Ex 001) e-learning, you learn about explosion hazards, risks and safety procedures. This course helps you work more safely and responsibly in environments where explosion risks may be present.

You complete the course fully online and independently. You can start whenever it suits you and study at your own pace, making it easy to combine the training with your daily work.

This e-learning is suitable for professionals who work in environments with explosion hazards and need basic ATEX knowledge for their daily work.

• Maintenance and installation technicians
• Designers, inspectors and auditors
• Employees in the chemical industry
• Employees in the food or paint industry
• Professionals working in environments with explosion risks

During this e-learning, you gain the knowledge needed to work safely in potentially explosive environments. You learn how to recognise explosion risks, follow safety procedures and apply the correct regulations in practice.

You will learn all about the following topics during this e-learning:

• ATEX 114 and 153 legislation
• Explosive atmospheres involving gas and dust
• Explosion safety principles
• Zone classification
• Markings and protective equipment
• Certification schemes, explosion safety documents, and markings
• Protection methods for electrical and mechanical equipment
• Responsibilities and safety procedures
• Specific requirements for work in explosive environments

After this e-learning, you have basic knowledge of explosion safety and understand the most important ATEX and Working Conditions regulations. You know how to recognise explosion risks and apply safe working practices in potentially explosive environments.

If you want to demonstrate your knowledge, you can take the ATEX Basic Principles exam from Koninklijke PBNA. After passing the exam, you receive an official PBNA certificate that is valid for 5 years and registered in the diploma register.