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HazardEx Conference 2012 – Delegate offer 2-For-1 available for a limited period

Many of the words leading authorities in hazardous area safety will be present at the event to share knowledge in the conference, network during breaks & during the awards evening too. So if you have not yet booked your delegate places, take a look at the conference programme to see what’s on offer and book your places now!

Recent developments in the work and standards of IEC Committee TC 31 Equipment for explosive atmospheres - to be presented at HazardEx 2012

This paper will address the following key learning points regarding major aspects of the work of TC 31 and its standards: · The development and publishing of an ISO/IEC quality systems for electrical and non-electrical equipment, including its adoption in Europe and IECEx. · Three major ISO standards under development for non-electrical Ex equipment. Their potential impact on international standardization. · The inclusion of IEC TC 31 standards in the recently approved UNECE booklet “Common Regulatory Framework for Equipment Used in Environments with an Explosive Atmosphere”. This provides a road map for those countries and their regulators currently seeking to implement best practice in...

Developing guidelines for competency management systems for the downstream oil industry - to be presented at HazardEx 2012

These new Guidelines for Competency Management Systems for Downstream and Petroleum sites have been the subject of extensive consultation and designed with input from industry experts who have many years of experience working in the sector. Whatever the nature of the organisation, the competence of its people is key to achieving business aims. In the downstream sector, a good quality, effective competency management system is also absolutely critical to ensuring a strong safety performance. The need for organisation-wide processes for both developing and monitoring the competence of staff is paramount within both the sector and its supply chain. These guidelines have been designed to ensure such processes...

Global compliance of rooms in hazardous areas - to be presented at HazardEx 2012

This paper reviews the current legislation for certifying rooms in hazardous areas with the following aims: to describe the major aspects of certifying rooms for use in the international market place and establish the appropriate body for this assessment. This is achieved by reviewing the current status of the International Electrical Commission, its member states and the progress made towards being incorporated into national legislation. The International Electrical Commission standard is analysed to determine the suitability of the protection concepts and to consider how it reflects current market practices; The harmonised European Standard for Transportable Ventilated Rooms, The North American Fire Protection Association and...