EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERES
VALENCIA, June 17, 2008
Online registration: www.aptb.org/atex
APTB
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Background
The European directives 92/1999, 94/9 – EC and their transpositions into national legislation RD 681/2003 and RD 400/1996, establish the minimum measures for the adequate protection of establishments and workers in areas where there is a danger of explosive atmospheres being generated.
Explosive Atmospheres are generated, under atmospheric conditions, by the mixture with air of flammable substances in the form of gases, vapors, mists, or dust, in which after ignition, combustion propagates to the entire unburned mixture.
Explosions can cause significant harm to people as well as serious material damage. It is necessary to know what prevention and protection measures are necessary to minimize the risks of explosion and prevent the significant losses that may be associated with them.
Objective
To understand the potential risks of explosive atmospheres being generated in industrial establishments. To understand the mechanisms for evaluating, preventing, and protecting against explosions to improve the safety of people, equipment, and facilities.
Target Audience
- Safety managers.
- Consultants.
- Technicians and Engineers.
- Technical directors, directors of industrial plants, engineering managers, responsible for maintenance of fire safety facilities.
- Insurance entity technicians.
- Technicians from Fire Prevention Departments.
- Technicians and Commanders of Fire and Emergency Services.
- All professionals working in industries with a potential risk of explosions.
Program
- Minimum knowledge for industries with ATEX risks.
- Identification of ATEX zones.
- Equipment selection according to the zone.
- Marking and documentation of these equipments.
- Explosion prevention techniques.
- Explosion protection techniques.
Schedule
From 09:00 to 14:00 hours.
Speaker
Mr. Xavier de Gea
Director of LPG Explosion Prevention and Protection.
Degree in Chemical Sciences. MBA from ESADE.
Member of the European Committee CEN/CN 305 WG3.
Member of the National Committee AEN/CTN 163.
Member of the European Safety Management Group.
Location and Date
Valencia, June 17
Valencia Port Authority
«Auditorium» Ground Floor, Phase III.
Av. Muelle del Turia, s/n.
- Valencia.
Bilbao, June 26
Lan Ekintza Bilbao
«Auditorium»
Paseo de Uribitarte, 3.
- Bilbao.
VALENCIA, June 17, 2008
BILBAO, June 26, 2008