Technicians at AUMA Actuators Limited have successfully achieved Competency in Explosive Atmospheres (CompEx) certification.
Our team attended a three-day course at Hornbill Industrial Training. Additional ex-product range familiarisation was later completed at AUMA’s UK training facilities, and online with AUMA’s specialist ex-team, based in Germany.
Paul Hopkins, Managing Director, AUMA Actuators Limited, says: “CompEx is the recognised global scheme for providing engineers with the essential knowledge and practical skills to enable safe working in potentially explosive atmospheres, whether due to flammable gas, combustible dust, or other hazards.
“AUMA supplies advanced actuator solutions to the water and power utilities sector. Investing in CompEx training for our people means we are able to operate safely in hazardous environments. Furthermore, CompEx certification is enabling us to extend our reach in existing markets where we supply, install, service and maintain a wide range of actuators.”
Compex Unit Ex11 training provides a full understanding of the requirements of working safely in a potentially explosive atmosphere. The course is designed specifically for Mechanical Supervisors, Contract Managers and Senior Management, to enable a greater appreciation of CompEx core competency and the promotion of safe working. Since the introduction of ATEX (DSEAR) users must identify all possible ignition sources that could arise in hazardous areas, including electrical and non-electrical (mechanical) items of equipment.
The course covers the requirements of the ATEX directive 137 and DSEAR 2002 employer obligations and BS13463 regulations.