e2o
e2o has established a reputation as an industry leader in providing trained and experienced personnel for all aspects of EEHA compliance both in Australia/New Zealand and many South East Asian Companies. There are a multitude of requirements associated with maintaining compliance against relevant standards generally determined by country jurisdiction (it can also be determined to Insurers specification):
The level of complexity required to build own and operate plant with hazardous area systems has increased dramatically over the last 20 years. This has led to a greater focus in all aspects of operations with respect to:
The selection of personnel and their associated training relevant to their discipline is a critical function in efficiently meeting compliance requirements, and this is where e2o excels.
Many modern day plants are modulised and built in Asian countries to reduce costs however this can prove an expensive exercise for many projects when modules are delivered to site that do not comply with local standards or legislation. e2o will ensure adequate supervision during module construction so that installation practices are suitable, inspections have been completed and the dossier is up to date for EPC contractors.
EEHA (Electrical Equipment for Hazardous Areas) compliance is a major factor in many modern day production facilities. ‘Brownfield’ sites may be exempt from certain compliance requirements unless ‘existing’ plant equipment are upgraded (requiring all associated equipment to be upgraded). ‘Greenfield’ construction projects require Hazardous Areas to be considered in all aspects of the projects life cycle from design to de-commissioning.
Many factors need to be taken into consideration during the design phase of a project, all of which will ultimately end up in a ‘Hazardous Area Dossier’ which is a required by law to be kept up to date and on site as a dynamic record of all Hazardous Area details. The dossier will contain many different sections, ultimately providing traceability from the smallest component of an installation, through to how specific zones have been identified and classified.
Following construction and commissioning, operations are required to perform check/tests and subsequent maintenance of EEHA installations to ensure ongoing compliance and safety.
e2o are able to provide assistance to all stakeholders in a projects lifecycle, from the initial engineering phase determining zones, equipment selection and installation practices, to ongoing maintenance support, non-conformance remediation, plant upgrades etc. Our teams may consist of:
e2o can manage all third party groups relating to Hazardous Areas, including construction contractors, auditors, and insurance companies through to government departments. All play active roles in maintaining a compliant installation. e2o have many project examples in the Oil and Gas, Mining and Minerals Processing, Power Generation, Grain Handling and Water Industries, where we have successfully ensured compliance for our clients both nationally and internationally.
e2o not only provides market leading personnel and services in the hazardous area discipline, we are also able to facilitate all of your training requirements regardless of whether you are a multinational company or an electrician looking to refine your skills.
e2o can organise training to provide different levels of competency, depending on your actual requirements and can even organise for training to be delivered at your work location depending on class numbers.
There are a number of courses available for employees and external candidates that relate to working in Australia and for personnel working in SE Asia on plant bound for Europe (CompEx Certification). It should be noted that inspection work conducted in Victoria requires a special class inspectors licence for the particular classification. For hazardous areas, this is called an H Class Inspectors Ticket. Please contact e2o for more information about the requirements of obtaining an H Class Ticket.
This course is intended for electrical workers, technicians and engineers involved with installing and maintaining electrical equipment in hazardous areas.
Module |
Description |
|---|---|
UEENEEM001B |
Report on the Integrity of Explosion-Protected Equipment in Hazardous Areas |
UEENEEM002B |
Attend to Breakdowns in Hazardous Areas |
UEENEEM004B |
Install Explosion-Protected Equipment and Wiring Systems |
UEENEEM006B |
Maintain Equipment in Hazardous Areas |
UEENEEM009B |
Test Installations in Hazardous Areas |
UEENEEM010B |
Conduct Close Inspections of Existing Hazardous Areas Installations |
UEENEEM011B |
Conduct Detailed Inspections of Hazardous Areas Installations |
| Endorsement offered for Ex d, e, i, n, p, DIP and mixed explosion-protection techniques. |
This course is intended as a periodic refresher (recommended every two years) for electrical workers and engineers who hold the competencies delivered by the five day course.
This is an advanced course, intended for electrical workers, technicians, engineers and senior engineers involved with the design of electrical installations in hazardous areas and in area classification.
Module |
Description |
|---|---|
UEENEEM015B |
Classify Hazardous Areas |
UEENEEM016B |
Design Electrical Installations in Hazardous Areas |
UEENEEM017B |
Design Explosion-Protected Electrical Systems |
| Endorsement offered for Ex d, e, i, n, p, DIP and mixed explosion-protection techniques. |
This course is intended for electrical and non-electrical participants. It covers the legislative requirements of hazardous area installations and provides an overview of the relevant standards.
This course is intended for general operational personnel (1 day version) and for electrical installation, maintenance and design personnel (2 day version). It covers the use (and misuse) of portable gas detection devices on the first day and the design and installation of fixed gas detection equipment on the second day.
Module |
Description |
|---|---|
UEENEEM003B |
Use and Maintain the Integrity of Portable Gas Detection Devices |
UEENEEM005B |
Install and Maintain the Integrity of Fixed Gas Detection Equipment |
UEENEEM018B |
Design Gas Detection Systems |
Various courses are available to recognise competency in Hazardous Areas for practitioners working in most European countries that was brought about by the findings of Lord Cullen after the Piper Alpha disaster. The CompEx course consists of ten training modules (Ex01 through 10), depending on the type of work being conducted by a practitioner will then determine which modules need to be undertaken by a particular person.
Training |
Module |
Description |
|---|---|---|
CompEx - Electrical |
Ex01 |
The preparation and installation of ex 'd', 'n', 'e', 'p' apparatus in potentially explosive atmospheres |
Ex02 |
The maintenance and inspection of ex 'd', 'n', 'e', 'p' apparatus in potentially explosive atmospheres | |
Ex03 |
The preparation and installation of ex 'ia' and 'ib' systems in potentially explosive atmospheres | |
Ex04 |
The maintenance and inspection of ex 'ia' and 'ib' systems in potentially explosive atmospheres | |
CompEx - Dust |
Ex05 |
The preparation and installation of electrical apparatus protected by enclosure, for use in the presence of combustible dusts |
Ex06 |
The maintenance and inspection of electrical apparatus protected by enclosure, for use in the presence of combustible dusts | |
CompEx - Petrol Forecourt |
Ex07 |
The preparation, installation and de-commissioning of electrical installations at petrol filling stations |
Ex08 |
The inspection, test and maintenance of electrical installations at petrol filling stations | |
CompEx - Water Industry |
Ex09 |
The preparation and installation of ex 'd', 'n', 'e', 'p' apparatus in potentially explosive atmospheres in the water industry |
Ex10 |
The maintenance and inspection of ex 'd', 'n', 'e', 'p' apparatus in potentially explosive atmospheres in the water industry |
Other courses are currently being developed for 'Design and Project Engineers' and also a 'Foundation Unit' for person who only need an understanding of the requirements of working safely in potentially explosive atmospheres.
