ATEX Course

If your company has areas where gas, vapour or dust can form an explosive atmosphere, your employees need to know the ATEX rules. Our ATEX course gives them that knowledge online – in approx. 45 minutes.

The course covers the legislation and practice for areas with a risk of gas and dust explosions. When you pass, you receive a personal course certificate as documentation.

Who should take the course?

The course is for employees who work in or near potentially explosive areas. For example:

• the process, chemical and refining industries
• the food and feed industries with dust from flour, sugar or grain, for example
• the wood and furniture industry
• tradespeople and service technicians working in ATEX zones

What you will learn

• What ATEX is and why the rules exist
• The legislation behind ATEX
• Ignition sources
• Flammable substances – gas, vapour and dust
• Preventing explosions
• Administration and documentation

Rules and requirements

The ATEX directives are common European legislation designed to protect workers in areas with a risk of explosion. The employer is responsible for safety – including where ATEX is concerned. Read more at the Danish Safety Technology Authority (Sikkerhedsstyrelsen).

Employees who work in potentially explosive areas must have the necessary knowledge of the risks and precautions. The course certificate documents that the employee has received this basic knowledge.

How the course works

The course is online and can be taken on a computer, tablet or mobile whenever it suits you. It is divided into short chapters with questions along the way. You must pass each chapter before moving on, so you can be sure you have understood the key points. If you take a break, you carry on where you left off.

When you have passed all the chapters, you automatically receive a personal course certificate that you can download and print. The course is available in Danish, English and German.

Frequently asked questions

What does ATEX mean?

ATEX comes from the French “ATmosphères EXplosibles” and is the collective name for the EU rules that apply to equipment and work in areas with an explosive atmosphere.

Does the course cover both gas and dust?

Yes. The course covers areas with a risk of both gas and dust explosions.

Who is responsible for ATEX in the company?

The employer is responsible for ensuring that areas with a risk of explosion have been assessed and that employees have the necessary knowledge. The course is a simple way to provide and document that basic knowledge.

What happens if I don’t pass?

Then you simply try again. You can retake the questions in a chapter until you pass, and only then do you move on to the next chapter.

When will I get access to the course?

You will receive an email from VESCO Academy with your login – usually the same day and often within 1–2 hours. If you pay by invoice, participants get access once we have approved the order. You have access to the course for 12 months.

Can we buy the course for several employees?

Yes. Choose the number of licences and enter the participants at checkout, or upload a list. From 11 licences, the price drops automatically. Companies can also get a super-user account for VESCO Academy, so you can follow progress and download the certificates for all employees.