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News Release from: HazardEx UK & International | Subject: HazardEx in the regions
Edited by the Processingtalk Editorial
Team on 21 September 2005
HazardEx in the UK regions with vital
information
For those involved in the safe and efficient operation of hazardous area plant and equipment, HazardEx conferences are coming to locations throughout the UK, at these unique educational days
A series of regional conferences essential for those involved in the safe and efficient operation of hazardous area plant and equipment, are coming to a series of locations throughout the UK, at these unique educational days A limited number of places are still available for the following venues and dates
This article was originally published on Processingtalk on 24 May 2006 at 8.00am (UK)
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* Middlesborough, Thistle Hotel 25th Oct 2005.
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HazardEx The Event is still the only UK national networking and educational conference and exhibition for buyers, users and manufacturers of hazardous area plant and equipment
* Dartford, Hilton Bridge Hotel 9th Nov 2005.
* Aberdeen, Thistle Hotel 22nd Nov 2005.
* Cardiff, Novotel 1st Dec 2005.
Following the national event held recently in Coventry, and in association with HSE, Sira, NICEIC, ICM, Dowding and Mills and Protego, these regional seminars will provide easier access for engineers and technicians working in the industry to benefit from a comprehensive portfolio of Hazardous Area information, on the doorstep.
The day will consist of a series of presentations from the event partners, including vital guidance from the HSE in relation to the ATEX 137 Worker Protection Directive, and the deadline for compliance (July 2006) that is fast approaching.
Presentations from Sira, NICEIC, ICM, Dowding and Mills and Protego cover Non-Electrical and Electrical requirements as well as covering the issues of oil, gas and dust in hazardous areas.
There is also a question and answer session with these industry experts to ensure all delegates return to their workplace with a far greater understanding of all that is now required under these new regulations.
Whether you work in oil and gas, pharmaceutical manufacture, food processing, paper and pulp handling or any other sector where hazardous areas exist, this series of educational conferences have a great deal to offer you.
These regional conferences run over a course of one day as follows.
08.30 - 09.00 Coffee and Registration.
09.00 - 09.05 Opening remarks.
09.05 - 09.30 DSEAR - Risk Assessment of Non-Electrical Equipment - A Practical Approach; Sira Technology.
09.30 - 09.55 Competency in the Ex Workplace NICEIC.
09.55 - 10.25 ATEX - What the law requires and how the HSE inspects for Safety; Health and Safety Executive.
10.25 - 10.50 General Q and A.
10.50 - 11.20 Refreshment break and stand viewing.
11.20 - 11.45 Control of overhaul and repair of Ex equipment (under - BS IEC 60079-19); Dowding and Mills.
11.45 - 12.10 Managing Ex equipment within an overall compliance framework Integrity and Compliance Management.
12.10 - 12.35 A mechanical viewpoint of ATEX; Protego.
12.35 - 13.00 Questions and Answers.
13.00 - 15.00 Lunch and stand viewing.
All this vital information costs as little as GBP68 plus VAT for one delegate.
There are also packages in place for two delegates (GBP126.00 + VAT) and three delegates (GBP173.00 + VAT).
This price includes.
* Access to all presentations in the educational programme.
* A full set of presentation notes.
* Refreshments throughout the day.
* A Certificate of Attendance.
Delegates booking multiple places must use ONE Booking Form and must be from the same company/organisation.
Places are selling fast so to guarantee your attendance at the event closest to you, please call Maria-Elena at the Conference Office: or if you prefer the Internet visit the website.
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