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Hazardous Area Instrumentation and Ex Equipment

In an explosive atmosphere, the wrong instrument or a careless installation can be the ignition source. This course covers area classification, protection methods and the selection and upkeep of equipment certified for hazardous areas. Delegates leave able to work with certified equipment correctly and keep an installation compliant.

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What you will be able to do

  • Explain hazardous area classification and zones.
  • Describe common types of explosion protection.
  • Read certified equipment markings and certificates.
  • Select equipment suited to the zone and gas group.
  • Install and maintain certified equipment correctly.
  • Keep records and inspections that show compliance.

Course outline

  1. 01Explosive atmospheres and ignition
  2. 02Area classification and zones
  3. 03Gas groups and temperature classes
  4. 04Types of protection
  5. 05Intrinsic safety
  6. 06Equipment marking and certificates
  7. 07Selection for the area
  8. 08Installation practice
  9. 09Inspection and maintenance
  10. 10Records and compliance

Who should attend

Instrumentation, electrical and maintenance engineers and technicians who select, install or maintain equipment in hazardous areas.

Dates, venues and fees

DatesVenueDaysFeeCalendarRegister
28 Sep to 2 Oct 2026Harare5US$1,800Register
5 to 9 Oct 2026Accra5US$1,800Register
12 to 16 Oct 2026Lagos5US$1,800Register
19 to 23 Oct 2026Dubai5US$1,800Register
26 to 30 Oct 2026Johannesburg5R18,000Register
2 to 6 Nov 2026Cape Town5R18,000Register
9 to 13 Nov 2026Durban5R18,000Register
16 to 20 Nov 2026Pretoria5R18,000Register
23 to 27 Nov 2026Nairobi5US$1,800Register
30 Nov to 4 Dec 2026Dar es Salaam5US$1,800Register
7 to 11 Dec 2026Lusaka5US$1,800Register

Fees are per delegate. South African venues are priced in rand; other locations and online in US dollars. Fees exclude 15% VAT where applicable. Group bookings of three or more delegates from the same organisation qualify for a reduced rate; contact us for a quotation.

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