Training

BVAA's NEW PED & ATEX Training Course - 24th April 2008

The Pressure Equipment Directive (PED) includes Industrial Valves within its scope and has been a mandatory requirement for pressure equipment manufactured for use in Europe since the end of May 2002. Similarly the ATEX (ATmospheres EXplosibles) Directive includes Industrial Valves, as non electrical equipment, within its scope and this directive became mandatory for equipment manufactured for use in Europe from July 2003.

Difficulties with the interpretation of the requirements of both directives were encountered by equipment manufacturers and a series of guidelines were published in an effort to provide consistent application of their ‘Essential Safety Requirements' across Europe. However, some uncertainty of PED and ATEX requirements still remain today and valve manufacturers - and users - often disagree on specific issues causing disputes and delays with equipment supply and acceptance. You can improve your understanding of these European Directives and avoid the often costly and time consuming problems associated with interpreting them by attending BVAA's new, one day course designed to remove the uncertainty surrounding these requirements. The course will be delivered by BVAA's Technical Consultant, Peter Churm.

Subjects addressed will include:

Background and objectives

Scope and definitions

Excluded equipment

Equipment categories

Technical requirements

Essential safety requirements

Risk assessment

Technical files

Classification of equipment

Conformity assessment

Notified Bodies

CE Marking

Declaration of conformity

Directive guidelines

Most frequent misunderstandings

Fee to be £195 + VAT for members, £295 + VAT non-members. Note: Spaces are limited.