Explosion protection in the workplace
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Explosion protection in the workplace

23 Min.95+ languages

Wherever flammable dusts, gases, or vapors are present, a single spark is enough to cause an explosion, and the Industrial Safety Regulations and the Hazardous Substances Ordinance require you to regularly train at-risk teams in explosion protection. You can download this course for free as a SCORM file for your LMS or use it directly via Elephant. In 23 minutes, your teams will learn the basics of fire and explosions, how to handle flammable and oxidizing substances, how to identify ignition sources, and how to protect electrical equipment. With AI, you can customize safety rules and emergency contacts to fit your workplace. Download it for free now and help your teams navigate explosive environments safely in over 95 languages.

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What you'll learn:

The course covers the following topics:

Fire and explosion basics

Combustible substances

Oxidising substances

Ignition sources

Protecting electrical equipment

Individually customizable

Flexibly tailor the training to the specific circumstances of your company using our easily editable templates, such as those for codes of conduct and emergency contacts.

Legal basis & training obligation

What's the legal basis for this course?

Explosion protection training is mandatory in Germany for all companies whose employees may be exposed to explosion hazards. This requirement is based on several regulations. Section 12 of the Occupational Safety and Health Act (ArbSchG) requires every employer to provide regular training to their employees. Section 12 of the Industrial Safety Regulation (BetrSichV) adds a requirement for special training on working with equipment in potentially explosive areas, while Section 14 of the Hazardous Substances Regulation (GefStoffV) requires training on handling explosive substances, both before starting work and at least once a year thereafter. Documented explosion protection training helps you fulfill these obligations in a transparent manner and protects your teams in hazardous areas.

Who must be trained?

Employees who work in potentially explosive atmospheres (Ex zones) or handle substances and equipment that can create explosive atmospheres.

When is training required?

  • At least once a year
  • Before starting any work involving explosion hazards or in Ex zones
  • Additionally on special occasions, e.g. after accidents, near misses or significant changes to equipment, processes or substances

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