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In-Person & Live Online

Electrical Equipment in Hazardous Areas – Installation & Maintenance

A fast, practical overview of hazardous area fundamentals, Ex protection methods, and compliant installation and inspection practices.

17th – 18th August 2026 Johannesburg - South Africa & Online

South Africa9:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Dubai11:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Malaysia3:00 PM – 9:30 PM
London8:00 AM – 2:30 PM
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At A Glance

Course Overview

This course provides a comprehensive understanding of Installation and Maintenance of Electrical Equipment within an hazardous Area (EEHA).

Participants will learn how to prepare for undertaking work related to electrical equipment, how to enter a classified hazardous area safely, and implement proactive maintenance strategies.

Through real world case studies and interactive exercises, attendees will develop skills to improve decision making and ensure safety is applied to all exercise and work carried out.

Course Duration
2 Days
Format
In-Person & Live Online
Event Code
IL-EEHA-010
Certification
Certificate of Attendance
Core Focus
EEHA, AS/NZS & IEC 60079 Standards
EEHA SAFETY

Key Learning Outcomes

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

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EEHA Principles & Prep

Understand the principles of EEHA, preparation, and entering classified hazardous areas safely.

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Detailed Inspection

Conduct visual, close, and detailed inspections of electrical installations for hazardous areas.

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Explosion Protection Specs

Determine the explosion protection requirements to meet a specified classified hazardous area.

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Installation & Maintenance

Install explosion protected equipment, wiring systems, and plan/maintain equipment associated with hazardous areas.

AGENDA

Training Agenda

2-Day Comprehensive Programme

Day 1
Fundamentals, Equipment & Installation
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Session 1: Intro to Hazardous Areas
  • What is a hazardous area? Gas vs vapour vs dust hazards.
  • Ignition sources & EEHA competency requirements.
  • Overview of standards (AS/NZS / IEC 60079).
Session 2: Zone & Classification Concepts
  • Zone 0, 1, 2 (gas) and 20, 21, 22 (dust).
  • Gas groups, Temperature classes, and Area classification reports.
Session 3: Explosion Protection Techniques
  • Ex d (Flameproof), Ex e (Increased Safety), Ex i (Intrinsic Safety).
  • When and where each is used.
  • Certification and equipment markings (Ex labels).
Session 4: Equipment Selection
  • Matching equipment to the zone and reading plates.
  • Selecting cables, glands, and enclosures.
  • Common selection mistakes and practical examples.
Day 2
Analysis, Reporting & Corrective Actions
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Session 1: Installation Requirements
  • AS/NZS 60079.14 installation rules & Cable entries.
  • Earthing, bonding, conduit, sealing, and mechanical protection.
  • Practical examples of compliant vs non-compliant installs.
Session 2: Maintenance & Repairs
  • AS/NZS 60079.17 requirements & Flamepath maintenance.
  • Dust ingress protection checks, torque, and corrosion.
Session 3: Inspection & Fault Finding
  • Visual, Close, Detailed inspections & schedules.
  • How to identify faults using inspection sheets.
  • Practical exercise (fault-finding on sample equipment).
Session 4: Documentation & Assessment
  • Hazardous area dossier contents & tagging systems.
  • Completing installation & inspection paperwork.
  • Final knowledge check / assessment.
08:30 am – 09:00 amRegistration & Coffee Break
09:00 am – 11:00 amCourse Session
11:00 am – 11:30 amNetworking & Coffee Break
11:30 am – 01:00 pmCourse Session
01:00 pm – 02:00 pmNetworking & Luncheon
02:00 pm – 03:00 pmCourse Session
03:00 pm – 03:30 pmNetworking Break
03:30 pm – 05:00 pmCourse Session & Q&A

Who Should Attend?

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    Electrical Professionals: Electrical Engineers who work in and around hazardous zones.
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    Operations & Management: Asset Managers & Plant Managers in Industrial, Mining, Oil & Gas. Operations & Safety Engineers.
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    Maintenance & Compliance: Maintenance Planners & Supervisors, Health & Safety Duty Holders for Competency Assessments.

About the Facilitator

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Mr. David Davenport Chief Consultant Engineer - ESIPAC

David Davenport is an experienced electrical engineer with over 50 years’ experience in Mining, Heavy Industry, Oil & Gas and Critical Power. Working for companies including Rolls Royce, Siemens and Barlow Rand.

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    Credentials & Memberships

    Chartered Electrical Engineer, Member of IET and IEEE, Fellow of ILM, fully compliant and IOSH certified in electrical safety.

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    Global Expertise

    Conducted over 150+ training programs worldwide, mentoring 1,500+ professionals. Key-notespeaker on electrical safety.

Why You Should Attend?

Gain the knowledge and skills to report, inspect, install, maintain and attend breakdowns of electrical equipment in a potential explosive environment.

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Legal Compliance

Ensure your operations comply with critical standards such as AS/NZS 60079 and other hazardous area regulations.

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Improved Safety

Learn to identify hazardous zones, select appropriate equipment, and recognise/avoid ignition sources to significantly reduce workplace risk.

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Expand Tech Skills

Gain hands-on skills in Ex d, Ex e, Ex i, Ex t protection techniques, equipment certification, and inspection procedures.

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Reduce Downtime

Properly installed and maintained hazardous area equipment lasts longer and fails less, resulting in fewer plant disruptions.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

This course provides a comprehensive understanding of Installation and Maintenance of Electrical Equipment within a Hazardous Area (EEHA) along with reporting, repairing, and testing equipment in hazardous areas.

Electrical Engineers, Asset Managers, Plant Managers, Maintenance Planners & Supervisors, Operations & Safety Engineers, and Health & Safety Duty Holders.

The course covers Introduction to Hazardous Areas, Zone & Classification Concepts, Explosion Protection Techniques, Equipment Selection, Installation Requirements, Maintenance & Repairs, Inspection & Fault Finding, and Documentation.

Mr. David Davenport, a Chartered Electrical Engineer with over 50 years' experience in Mining, Heavy Industry, Oil & Gas, and Critical Power.

The training will be held in Johannesburg, South Africa, and Online from the 17th to the 18th of August 2026.

Pricing starts at USD 1,295 for individual delegates, USD 995 for groups of 2-4, and USD 895 for corporate groups of 5 or more.

Investment & Registration

Event Code: IL-EEHA-010  |  17th – 18th August 2026  |  Johannesburg - South Africa & Online

Delegate 1

USD 1,295

Book 1 delegate

Per delegate

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Group

USD 995

Book 2 or 4 delegates

Per delegate

Corporate

USD 895

Book 5 or more

Per delegate · Excl. taxes

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