Onsite Training · Johannesburg, South Africa

Electrical Equipment in Hazardous Areas

Installation & Maintenance: A fast, practical overview of hazardous area fundamentals and Ex protection methods.

This course provides a comprehensive understanding of Installation and Maintenance of Electrical Equipment within a Hazardous Area (EEHA), covering all aspects of reporting, repairing, maintaining, and testing.

17th – 18th August 2026 Johannesburg, South Africa

Registration08:30 am – 09:00 am
Morning Sessions09:00 am – 01:00 pm
Networking Luncheon01:00 pm – 02:00 pm
Afternoon Session02:00 pm – 05:00 pm
Secure Your Seat View Agenda
Zone 1 Area
Explosion Proof
COMPLIANT
Ex d / Ex e Systems TEST READY ✓
Standards Update
IEC 60079
Corporate Focus
Safe Systems
Course Duration
2 Days
Format
Onsite Face-to-Face Training
Location
Johannesburg, South Africa
Certification
Certificate of Attendance
Core Focus
AS/NZS & IEC 60079 Standards
EEHA

Course Overview

This course provides a comprehensive understanding of Installation and Maintenance of Electrical Equipment within a Hazardous Area (EEHA). Our instructor will also cover all aspects of reporting, repairing, maintaining, and testing equipment in hazardous areas.

Participants will learn how to prepare for undertaking work related to electrical equipment, how to enter a classified hazardous area safely. The reasoning and methodology to understand, determine and implement the explosion protection requirements to meet a specified classified hazard.

Implement proactive maintenance strategies, and apply industry best practices to ensure sustainable asset performance. 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.

Key Learning Outcomes

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Understand the principles of EEHA preparation and entering a classified hazardous area safely.

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

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

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Install explosion-protected equipment and associated apparatus and wiring systems.

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Maintain equipment associated with hazardous areas and plan electrical installations securely.

Why You Should Attend

Through the blended combination of theory and task-based activities, participants will gain the knowledge and skills to report, inspect, install, and maintain electrical equipment in a potentially explosive environment.

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Legal & Compliance

Many industries must comply with stringent standards such as AS/NZS 60079 and international IEC hazardous area regulations.

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Improved Safety

Learn to identify hazardous zones, select proper equipment, and recognize ignition sources to prevent devastating explosions.

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Technical Knowledge

Gain actionable skills in Ex d, Ex e, Ex i, Ex t techniques, gas vs dust classifications, equipment marking, and reporting.

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Reduce Downtime

Properly installed and maintained hazardous area equipment lasts longer, meaning fewer breakdowns and plant disruptions.

AGENDA

Training Agenda

2-Day Onsite Face-to-Face Programme

Day 1
Fundamentals, Equipment, and Installation
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Session 1: Introduction to Hazardous Areas
  • What is a hazardous area?
  • Gas vs vapour vs dust hazards & Ignition sources.
  • Why EEHA competency is required.
  • Overview of standards (AS/NZS / IEC 60079).
Session 2: Zone & Classification Concepts
  • Zone 0, 1, 2 (gas) and 20, 21, 22 (dust).
  • Gas groups (IIA, IIB, IIC) & Temperature classes (T1–T6).
  • Reading hazardous area drawings and classification reports.
Session 3: Explosion Protection Techniques
  • Ex d (Flameproof) & Ex e (Increased Safety).
  • Ex i (Intrinsic Safety) & Ex n / Ex t / Ex p.
  • When and where each is used.
  • Certification and equipment markings (Ex labels).
Session 4: Equipment Selection
  • Matching equipment to the zone and reading certification plates.
  • Selecting cables, glands, and enclosures.
  • Temperature and IP ratings & common selection mistakes.
Day 2
Analysis, Reporting & Corrective Actions
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Session 1: Installation Requirements
  • AS/NZS 60079.14 installation rules & Cable entries/glanding.
  • Barrier glands vs standard Ex e glands.
  • Earthing, bonding, conduit, sealing, and mechanical protection.
Session 2: Maintenance & Repairs
  • AS/NZS 60079.17 requirements.
  • Flamepath maintenance (for Ex d) and Dust ingress checks (Ex t).
  • Torque checks, corrosion, and common faults (what not to do).
Session 3: Inspection & Fault Finding
  • Inspection types: Visual, Close, Detailed.
  • Frequency, schedules, and how to identify faults.
  • Using inspection sheets and checklists.
  • Practical exercise: fault-finding on sample equipment/photos.
Session 4: Documentation, Dossier & Assessment
  • Equipment records, logs, and tagging systems.
  • Hazardous area dossier contents.
  • Completing installation & inspection paperwork.
  • Final knowledge check / assessment and wrap-up.
08:30 – 09:00 amRegistration & Coffee Break
09:00 – 11:00 amCourse Session
11:00 – 11:30 amNetworking & Coffee Break
11:30 – 01:00 pmCourse Session
01:00 – 02:00 pmNetworking & Luncheon
02:00 – 03:00 pmCourse Session
03:00 – 03:30 pmNetworking Break
03:30 – 05:00 pmCourse Session & Wrap-up

Who Should Attend?

This intensive engineering program is highly worthwhile if you work around industrial sites, plants, or any environment where flammable gases, vapours, or dusts may be present.

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    Electrical Engineers who work in and around hazardous zones.
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    Asset Managers & Plant Managers in Industrial, Mining, and Oil & Gas.
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    Maintenance Planners & Supervisors looking to enhance compliance knowledge.
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    Operations & Safety Engineers mitigating equipment explosion risks.
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    Health & Safety Duty Holders performing operational competency assessments.

Course Deliverables

Everything you need to implement safe installation and maintenance processes

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    Certificate of Attendance

    Recognized documentation of your technical EEHA training.

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    Inspection Workflows

    Ready-to-use workflows and checklists for Visual, Close, and Detailed inspections.

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    Comprehensive Material

    Hard copies of all presentations, step-by-step installation guides, and fault-finding exercises.

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    Dossier Templates

    Frameworks to build out hazardous area dossiers, logs, and tagging systems.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

A 2-day fast, practical overview of hazardous area fundamentals, Ex protection methods, and compliant installation and inspection practices.

Electrical Engineers working in hazardous zones, Asset Managers, Plant Managers in Industrial/Mining/Oil & Gas, Maintenance Planners, and Health & Safety Duty Holders.

The course covers zone classification, AS/NZS and IEC 60079 standards, explosion protection techniques (Ex d, Ex e, Ex i), equipment selection, and documentation.

The course is delivered as an Onsite Face-to-Face Training spanning 2 days (17th - 18th August 2026) at the Johannesburg, South Africa

Individual delegates are USD 1,295, groups (2-4) are USD 995/delegate, and corporate groups (5+) are USD 795/delegate. The fee covers all course material, lunch, and refreshments (hotel accommodation not included).

Yes, all participants will receive a Certificate of Attendance from InduLead International upon successfully completing the training.

Investment & Registration

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

Delegate 1

USD 1,295

Book 1 delegate

Per delegate

Group

USD 995

Book 2 to 4 delegates

Per delegate · Best Value

Corporate

USD 795

Book 5 or more

Per delegate · All pricing excl. taxes

Enrollment Application

Payment is required within 5 working days of receiving the invoice. For 6+ delegates, contact us directly at training@indulead.com