The ‘Responsible Persons’ and ‘Technical Persons with Executive Function’ is an absolutely key role in the explosion safety of a plant.
The minimum knowledge requirements for a person in such a role are covered by IEC/EN60079-17, these are:
- A general understanding of relevant electrical engineering;
- A practical understanding of explosion protection principles and techniques; (Read More)
- Ability to assess engineering drawings (area classification, P&ID etc.)
- A working knowledge and understanding of area classification, installation and repair.
- A basic knowledge of quality assurance, including the principles of auditing, documentation, traceability of measurement and instrument calibration.
The competency of people in these key safety roles has to be verified and attributed, at intervals not exceeding 5 years on the basis of sufficient evidence that the person is competent across the specified range of activities and has the relevant knowledge and understanding underpinning the competency.
It is not enough to just conduct Ex Inspections, you must have a strategy for the maintenance and prioritising corrective actions. You must be able to demonstrate that your strategy and Programmes are effective and that they maintain (or ideally reduce) the level of risk which has been deemed as acceptable for your plant, people and inventory.
The competency of people in these key safety roles has to be verified and attributed, at intervals not exceeding 5 years on the basis of sufficient evidence that the person is competent across the specified range of activities and has the relevant knowledge and understanding underpinning the competency. To assist with competency assessment, the HSE have worked with CompEx to produce the CompEx Ex14 - Responsible Person Module. This module aims to assist Responsible Persons meet their legal obligations with regard to maintaining an Ex asset and inspection register and implementing a practical approach to the inspection and maintenance of equipment in explosive atmospheres utilising IEC 60079 Parts 14 & 17 and offering the basis of best practice in this regard.
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