ATEX consists of two EU directives that address equipment, safety systems, and safety procedures in potentially explosive atmospheres. Norway is bound by these EU regulations through the EFTA agreement. According to the Directorate for Civil Protection and Emergency Planning (DSB), however, knowledge of explosion hazards in businesses remains inadequate, and the authorities have therefore prepared guidance on the regulations, which will be presented this week.
Innovative course portfolio
In connection with the new guidance, OilComp will present a comprehensive and innovative ATEX course portfolio, which includes basic and advanced courses in explosion safety for gas, dust, and hydrogen, as well as ATEX training for employees and employers.
- “To prevent accidents and operate safely, we need to provide information on what the new guidance contains. We must highlight explosion risks, operational measures, and training,” explains Eirik Eidem, CEO of OilComp.
Collaboration with Gexcon Certification
The ATEX courses have been developed in collaboration with the technical inspection body Gexcon Certification, which has extensive experience in explosion safety.
“The fact that we can jointly offer comprehensive ATEX training will provide course participants with training that combines solid, well-grounded technical content with the best in pedagogy, communication skills, and e-learning—something I believe will be very well received,” explains Eidem.
Gexcon Certification is a technical inspection body specializing in ATEX that offers ATEX courses tailored to customer needs.
“OilComp complements this strategic effort with our extensive expertise in pedagogy, presentation techniques, and ed-tech,” explains Eidem.
One of the largest
- With this new partnership agreement, Gexcon Certification and OilComp will become one of the largest providers of explosion safety training in Norway, explains Ole Lund, CEO of Gexcon Certification.
- Our course instructors have extensive experience in this field, and we look forward to an exciting collaboration with OilComp.
Please contact us for more information and to register for courses.
Phone: +47 95 02 26 22
Email: booking@ocomp.co
You can read more about the course by clicking here: ocomp.co
Facts
OilComp is a complete provider of courses and training, with 22 approved training centres along the entire Norwegian coastline, reducing costs associated with travel and accommodation. A range of courses are also held digitally. They offer more than 150 different courses within health, environment, safety and security, as well as technical subjects.
Gexcon Certification is a Notified Body for ATEX certification of equipment, and is a subsidiary of Gexcon AS, which has more than 40 years of experience and research in explosion safety. Gexcon Certification's main purpose is to provide ATEX certification services using knowledge and experience in an impartial manner. Gexcon Certification AS is 100% owned by Gexcon AS. Gexcon AS is owned by Longship, which manages a larger investment fund focused on Norwegian growth companies.