Atex Safety Information - ProMinent S1Ba 12017 PVT Operating Instructions Manual

2.7.3 ATEX safety information

Summary of relevant ignition hazards and
protective measures put in place for the
Sigma in accordance with EN ISO
80079-36
completed a relevant course of study or
n
have a comparable technical qualification or
n
another technical qualification combined with long-term experience of
n
safety technology.
The person must have knowledge of the relevant body of standards and
regulations and have worked in the field for at least one year. The person
needs to have opportunities for an exchange of experiences.
Competent persons who perform tests on repaired equipment/parts are
subject to specific requirements. They must be recognised by the respon‐
sible authorities (e.g. district council) in this respect.
Skilled technician with knowledge of ATEX explosion protection
The skilled technician with an additional explosion protection qualification
should be specifically trained for the work area in which he/she is
employed and be familiar with the relevant standards and regulations. The
skilled technician with an additional explosion protection qualification can
work on equipment and systems in areas protected from explosion and
independently recognise and avoid possible dangers based on his/her
technical training and experience.
The skilled technician with an additional explosion protection qualification
is familiar with all the standards and regulations applicable to explosion
protection.
The skilled technician with an additional explosion protection qualification
must comply with the provisions of the applicable statutory directives on
accident prevention.
Electrical technician with knowledge of ATEX explosion protection
An electrical technician with an additional explosion protection qualification
should be specifically trained for the field of work in which they are
employed and be familiar with the relevant standards and regulations. An
electrical technician with an additional explosion protection qualification
can work on electrical systems and independently recognise and avoid
possible dangers based on their technical training and experience.
The electrical technician with an additional explosion protection qualifica‐
tion is familiar with all the standards and regulations applicable to explo‐
sion protection.
An electrical technician with an additional explosion protection qualification
must comply with the provisions of the applicable statutory directives on
accident prevention.
Recognised competent person
To carry out explosion hazard inspections the competent person must
have:
completed a relevant course of study or
n
have a comparable technical qualification or
n
another technical qualification combined with long-term experience of
n
safety technology.
The person must have knowledge of the relevant body of standards and
regulations and have worked in the field for at least one year. The person
needs to have opportunities for an exchange of experiences.
Competent persons who perform tests on repaired equipment/parts are
subject to specific requirements. They must be recognised by the respon‐
sible authorities (e.g. district council) in this respect.
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