in terms of the

Occupational Health and Safety ActAct 85 of 1993

K n o w l e d g e + E x p e r i e n c e =

i s t h e f u t u r e C O M M O D I T Y

BACK TO BASICS….

ALARMING FACTS

O.H.S. ACT & STANDARDS REQUIREMENTS

RESPONSIBILITIES

SUMMARY

THE “EX” WAY FORWARD…..

Occupational Health and Safety Act

Back to basics….

ALARMING FACTS

Millions are spend on optimizing plants, BUT very little is

spend on training staff operating and maintaining these

technical advanced plants.

Emphasis on qualification, but competence, practical

assessment, and refresher training is neglected.

Pool of “Ex” experts shrinking due to the lack of formal

qualification structures for the competent ‘old hands’ and

youngsters entering this field…

WHY REFRESHER TRAINING ??

Legal requirement

Continuous staff competence improvement

Changes to standards/codes occur frequently and needs to be

understood and interpret by staff

Training is a constant and on-going process that will never end

Changes in technology to plant processes and maintenance activities,

needs to update current practices

Act 85 of 1993

Occupational Health and Safety Act

Electrical Installation Regulations (2009)

Sections: 2, 3 & 7

Electrical Machinery Regulations (2011)

Section 9 (before 25 March 2011 – Section 8)

SANS 10142-I Wiring of premises - Code of Practice

Occupational Health and Safety Act

LEGISLATION

OHS Act

8.(1) Every employer shall provide and maintain, as far as is

reasonably practicable, a working environment that is safe, and

without risk to the health of his employees.

8.2.(e) providing such information, instructions, training and

supervision as may be necessary to ensure, as far as is

reasonably practicable, the health and safety at work of his

employees;

9 ( 8 ) T h e e m p l oye r o r u s e r s h a l l c a u s e a l l e l e c t r i c a l

m a c h i n e r y i n a h a z a rd o u s l o c a t i o n t o b e v i s u a l l y

i n s p e c t e d a n d t e s t e d a t i n t e r v a l s n o t ex c e e d i n g

t wo ye a r s , o r a n y o t h e r i n t e r v a l a p p rove d b y t h e

c h i e f i n s p e c t o r a f t e r a r i s k a s s e s s m e n t h a s b e e n

c o n d u c t e d b y a p e r s o n w h o i s c o m p e t e n t t o ex p re s s

a n o p i n i o n o n t h e s a fe t y t h e re o f : P rov i d e d t h a t

i n s t a l l e d i n t r i n s i c a l l y s a fe e q u i p m e n t m ay i n l i e u o f

a t e s t b e ve r i f i e d i n t e r m s o f t h e a p p rove d d e s i g n .

Electrical Machinery Regulation (2011) Section 9 of

OHS Act (Act 85 of 1993) states:-

9 ( 9 ) T h e p e r s o n c a r r y i n g o u t t h e e x a m i n a t i o n

r e f e r re d t o i n s u b r e g u l a t i o n ( 8 ) s h a l l e n t e r, s i g n a n d

d a t e t h e re s u l t s o f e a c h e x a m i n a t i o n i n a re c o rd

b o o k w h i c h s h a l l b e ke p t b y t h e e m p l oye r o r u s e r

f o r t h i s p u r p o s e .

(SANS) IEC 60079 – Part 14 & 17

Electrical installation, inspection and

maintenance

SANS IEC 60079 – 14 & 17

4.2 Qualification of personnel

The inspection and maintenance of installations shall be carried out only by

experienced personnel, whose training has included instruction on the

various types of protection and installation practices, the requirements of this

standard, the relevant national regulations/company rules applicable to the

installation and on the general principles of area classification (see Annex B).

Appropriate continuing education or training shall be undertaken by personnel on

a regular basis. Evidence of the relevant experience and training claimed shall be

available.

WHAT ABOUT YOUR “OTHER” STAFF ?

Electricians, EA’s, lamp fitters,

Operators

Mechanical staff (Fitters /Welders)

Office staff (HR & Finance Dept.)

General Workers (Cleaners)

Management ????

Commercial Dept. (Buyers)

WHAT IS NEEDED ?

Structured Ex Competency / Training Certification Framework/Scheme

Accredited Training Centres (Available in all provinces)

Competent Ex Mentors/ Trainers

Practical training covered

Refresher training (continuous)

New standards / updates to students (informed)

Definite Ex career path or fields to specialize in

Staff frequently informed about advances in technology

Competence Board (skill assess)

PROPOSED TRAINING

& COMPETENCE

CERTIFICATION

FRAMEWORK

Application

to Scheme

Theoretical

Training – Ex

Fundamentals

SANS IEC

60079 parts

0,10,14 &17

Demonstrat

e Skill

Practical

Assessment

Proposed Ex Competency &

Training System

Final

Assessment

RPL

Assessment

Qualifications

& Experience

Correct

shortcomings

Re -Train Ex Competent

Level I - Technical

(Certificate valid

2 years)Technical Staff

Managerial Staff

Ex Competent

Level I - Management

(Certificate valid 2

years)

Level I – Ex Fundamental Training Modules

Module 1

The basic requirements for uncontrolled explosions (fire triangle)

Legal requirements (OHS Act, EMR 9), ARP 10108

ATEX & DSEAR (International Legislation)

Module 2

Area classification principles / methodology

Gas Groups and temperature classes

The equipment protection concepts (EPL & Categories)

Module 3

Cable glands (barrier)

The concepts of Ex ‘d’, ‘n’, ‘e’ and ‘p’ electrical equipment in explosive atmospheres

Module 4

Documentation

Inspections (types and grades)

Earthing Training – Ex Fundamentals

SANS IEC 60079 parts 0,10,14 &17

Theoretical

Advance Training

Ex installation

and inspections

SANS IEC 60079

parts 14 &17

Demonstrate

Skill

Practical

Assessment

Competence Process to LEVEL II

Final

Assessment

Correct

shortcomings

Re -Train

Ex

Competent

Level I

Technical Staff

Managerial Staff

Ex Competent

Level II - Technical

(Certificate valid 2

years)

Ex Competent

Level II - Management

(Certificate valid 2

years)

Level II – Advance Training Modules

Module 1

Overview Level I Theory

Legal requirements (OHS Act, DSEAR, ATEX)

ARP 10108Module 2

Area classification process. (Zoning)

Equipment selection (Gas Groups and temperature classes)

The equipment protection concepts (EPL & Categories detail)

Module 3

Equipment design concepts (flamepath & enclosure covers, etc.)

The selection and preparation of Ex ‘d’, ‘n’, ‘e’ and ‘p’ electrical equipment in

explosive atmospheres.

The inspection and maintenance of Ex ‘d’, ‘n’, ‘e’ and ‘p’ electrical equipment in

explosive atmospheres.

Module 4

Documentation and drawings (area classification)

Inspections process and checklists

Advance Training

Ex installation and inspections

SANS IEC 60079 parts 14 &17

Theoretical

Advance Training

– Classification &

Design

SANS IEC 60079

parts 10,14

Demonstrate

Skill

Practical

Assessment

Final

Assessment

Correct

shortcomings

Re -Train

Ex

Competent

Level II

Technical Staff

Managerial Staff

Ex Competent

Level III - Technical

(Diploma valid 3

years)

Ex Competent

Level III - Management

(Diploma valid 3

years)

Competence Process to LEVEL III

Level III – Advance Training Modules

Module 1

Refresh Level II Theory

Legal requirements

Module 2

Area classification process

Equipment selection (Gas Groups and temperature classes)

The equipment protection concepts (EPL & Categories detail)

Module 3

Exd equipment design concepts (flamepath & enclosure covers)

The selection and preparation of Ex ‘d’, ‘n’, ‘e’ and ‘p’ electrical equipment in

explosive atmospheres.

The inspection and maintenance of Ex ‘d’, ‘n’, ‘e’ and ‘p’ electrical equipment in

explosive atmospheres.

Module 4

Documentation and drawings (area classification)

Inspections process and checklistsAdvance Training –

Classification & Design

SANS IEC 60079 parts 10,14

Career Path - Summarized

LEVEL IOn successful

completion

LEVEL IIOn successful

completion

On successful completion LEVEL III

LEVEL III

DIPLOMA

Practical experience is crucial, but the application there-off is

more important.

Lack of skilled, competent workforce is everyone's problem

Youngsters must know the risks involved in hazardous locations,

only achievable by proper training, and practical exposure

Don’t forget the ‘CURRENT XPERTS’ they also need proper

training

How do you validate saving cost in lea of safety and training

Ensure all training attended to be fully accredited.

Ensure training covers both practical and theoretical

applications

Have a training programme for each employee (PDP)

Managers also needs to attend technical training

Include the ‘CURRENT XPERTS’ !!!!!!!!!!

Have non technical staff also attend training (buyer,

secretaries, operators, etc..)

New or revision of Hazardous Location Classifications

Hazardous Location legal compliance audits

Hazardous location training with different levels of training:-Introduction to Hazardous Locations (non technical and technical) – 1 Day

Hazardous Location Advanced Maintenance & Inspection training for technical

personnel – 5 Days

Above course are accredited by EWSETA, Accreditation no. ES/ETQA 0084

Competency of Personnel:-

Consultants for Specialized Electrical Installations

International Registered Assessors & Trainers

Registered Master Installation Electricians

Electrical Engineer (GCC – Factories)

WE Offer:

Contact Details

(Mel) M.J. WilmansExplosion Prevention Consultant

National Moderator – Specialized

Electrical Installation Codes

Work: (016) 971-4685

Fax: 086 626 0860

Cell: 082 895 6741

(Max) B.B. KoenExplosion Prevention Consultant

Work: (016) 971-4942

Fax: 086 671 2293

Cell: 083 232 0383

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