Ex Zones Equipment

Ex Zones

We will understand ex zone meaning in this short introduction. What are Ex Zones? Many people refer to hazardous areas as Ex Zones. This is because only certified explosion protected equipment can be used in these areas. There are two main systems of classifying hazardous areas, one is the NEC (National Electrical Code) system that has Classes and Divisions and the IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission) system that uses Zones. …

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Area Classification

What is Area Classification?

What is Area Classification? Area Classification refers to classifying the hazardous areas of a plant into less hazardous and more hazardous. This classification is done using the IEC system that uses Zones (there are three Zones) or the NEC system that uses Divisions (there are two divisions). Further the areas are also classified on the basis of the materials stored, handled or processed there. Note: For a detailed understanding …

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Free Hazardous Area Training

Take this free Hazardous Area Training Course

What is this free Hazardous Area training course? The Abhisam free Introduction to Hazardous Areas covers all the basics of hazardous areas. As you already know, hazardous areas are certain areas in plants and facilities that have a higher risk of fire or explosion due to the properties of materials stored or processed in these areas. Typically hazardous areas are found in oil and gas fields, petroleum refineries, underground …

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What are Hazardous Areas

What Are Hazardous Areas?

What is a Hazardous Area? A Hazardous Area is a place where there is a risk of explosion and/or fire due to the nature of the materials handled or stored there. In the US, these areas are also known as classified locations. Note that “Hazardous Area” is a technical term used in industry and not a generic word that can be used for any dangerous place, such as crime …

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Process Safety Training Workshops

Update: These process safety workshops have been replaced by self paced, e-learning courses at our online learning portal. Please check it out for free and premium online certification courses. Dec 24th,  2019– As the year 2019 draws to a close, Abhisam is pleased to announce a series of Process Safety related workshops in various cities in January and February 2020. Start the new year by attending these workshops and …

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Abhisam’s New Learning Portal-PrettyGoodCourses

Abhisam is super excited to announce the launch of their new e-learning portal, PrettyGoodCourses. The portal is now live at https://prettygoodcourses.com and it can be accessed by anybody, via any device be it a PC or laptop or Mobile or Tablet. There are a variety of paid off the shelf courses as well as free learning courses available in our XPRTU format. Simply register on the portal and start …

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Hazardous Area Training Workshop in January 2017 in Thane, India

Update, July 2020: The in person workshops have been suspended due to the pandemic. You can take our excellent, self paced training programs with certification on hazardous area topics here. Mar 2, 2017 Update: For those of you who missed this, we have two alternatives  Take our Software Based Training (XPRTU) on Hazardous Area Classification and Hazardous Area Instrumentation  Ask us to do an onsite training program for your …

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Sold Out! Hazardous Area Training Workshop in India Mumbai

Update: These workshops have been suspended due to the pandemic. But you can now take the Abhisam e-learning courses on Hazardous Area training from anywhere, including your home, office, or anywhere else. Learn about Area Classification and Hazardous Area Instrumentation easily via animations and simulations, real life examples and exercises. They are not a video of a professor speaking! These courses come with their own associated certification. Aug 9 …

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Hazardous Area Training Workshop in India Mumbai

July4, 2016- Abhisam is pleased to announce a Hazardous Area Workshop in Mumbai on 5th and 6th Aug 2016. The workshop will train engineers, technicians and safety professionals in Hazardous Areas (also known as classified locations). The workshop will consist of two programs, you can enroll in either one or both. Program 1 (on 5th Aug 2016) will cover Basic Concepts of flammability and explosivity of various materials, need …

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