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EngWorks' ONLINE Hazardous Locations Fundamentals Course

Earn 11 Professional Development Hours (11 PDHs) or 1.1 CEUs While You Learn!

Designed to cater to students of all levels, from beginners to advanced learners, the Hazardous Locations Fundamentals course provides a solid foundation for designing, selecting, installing, troubleshooting, and inspecting electrical equipment for use in hazardous locations. The course is based on Canadian Electrical Code requirements. It covers the various explosion protection concepts and discusses intrinsic safety and the use of gas detection for equipment protection. Wiring and sealing methods are also discussed in the context of the new 2021 Canadian Electrical Code. Our course creator is an active member of the Canadian Electrical Code, Section 18, and Appendix J18 subcommittees, bringing expertise and insider knowledge to every lesson.

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And earn 7 Professional Development Hours (7 PDHs).

Benefits You’ll Gain from the ONLINE Course

  • Develop Vital Skills

    Learn the skills needed to safely design, install and inspect electrical equipment in hazardous locations.

  • Stay Code Compliant

    Stay current with all new 2021 Canadian Electrical Code requirements.

  • Learn with Ease

    Learn at your own pace in an interactive learning environment. The course incorporates features such as quizzes and a question-and-answer blog.

Testimonials

Ensures Proper Equipment Selection

James D., P.Eng., PMP

I enrolled in this course to gain a better understanding of hazardous area considerations, and to ensure my company and the people who worked under me were selecting equipment appropriately. One of the big take-aways I got from this course was a better understanding of how to handle simple devices (other apparatus items, such as thermocouples and simple non sparking devices). The topics that appealed to me most included the non-incendive and intrinsically safe topics as inspectors are not always consistent in their interpretation of the code. The course helped provide direction for several applications my company is currently working on. I liked that the testing material was spread throughout the course rather than just at the very end. During COVID restrictions, being able to take the course at home, on a flexible schedule was great.

Should Be Mandatory

Dan G, Electrical Safety Codes Officer's

It’s a great course. Hazardous Location electrical installs can pose dangerous explosion risk if not properly understood. This course should be mandatory for anyone who does design, inspecting, or electrical work in hazardous locations. A must for the Oil and Gas industry.

In-Depth Information

Kaylee T., P.Eng.

I started the Hazloc course with little prior knowledge of hazardous locations. The course provided a good overview and in-depth information. What I liked most about the course were the examples at the end of each chapter as this caters to my learning style. I am glad that I still have access to the course for 1 year so that I can reference back as needed.

Enhanced Knowledge

Terry L., P.Eng.

The course has enhanced my knowledge of hazardous locations classification and its importance to safeguard people, equipment and property if applied correctly. The course has also taught me about the nature of explosive atmospheres, properties of ignitable materials and gases, and mitigation methods to eliminate or reduce potential explosion hazards. It was also a good refresher to know the differences between the zone and division classification systems and the application of hazardous equipment certifications within these two systems. The course highlight was online accessibility at my convenience and the follow-up quizzes at the end of each unit for knowledge retention. The course offers good value.

Ensure Compliance to the CEC

Nicolas L., P.Eng., Chief Electrical Engineer

I have a passion for learning about hazardous locations. I’m the person responsible for ensuring compliance to the CEC. This course is about section 18, which is applicable to the industry I work in: the petrochemical industry. I’m also educating folks on HazLoc, so EngWorks is like training the trainer. People in my role have to have a HazLoc knowledge base. I recommend this course as a way to achieve that. I appreciate the ability to come back to review newly uploaded or revised videos. It’s like coming back to the latest revision of a textbook or reference guide. Another course highlight is how it’s sectionalized, so you don’t have to do it all in one sitting. There were some nuggets in the course I had no idea of before. The course is high quality. It’s from the expert. It’s like going to the farmer’s market and getting the fresh produce—the best stuff.

Course curriculum

  • 1

    Welcome To The Course

    • Welcome from Team EngWorks!

    • EngWorks HazLoc Cheat Sheet PDF

    • Onboarding Survey
  • 2

    Unit 1: Introduction To Hazardous Locations

    • Unit 1
  • 3

    Unit 2: Classification Of Hazardous Locations

    • Unit 2

    • Classification Quiz
  • 4

    Unit 3: Protection Concepts

    • Unit 3

    • Protection Concepts Quiz
  • 5

    Unit 4: HazLoc Certification Requirements

  • 6

    Unit 5: Explosion-proof (XP) and Flame-proof (Ex d) Type Protection

    • Unit 5

    • XP & Ex d Quiz
  • 7

    Unit 6: Increased Safety (Ex e) Type Protection

    • Unit 6

    • Ex e Quiz
  • 8

    Unit 7: Intrinsic Safety (Ex i) Type Protection

    • Unit 7

    • Simple or Complex Device?

    • Intrinsic Safety (Ex i) Part 1

    • Intrinsic Safety (Ex i) Part 2

    • Ex i Quiz
  • 9

    Unit 8: Non-Incendive (NI) and (Ex n) Type Protection

    • Unit 8

    • NI and Ex n Quiz
  • 10

    Unit 9: Pressurization (Ex p)

    • Unit 9

    • Ex p Quiz
  • 11

    Unit 10: Protection By Enclosure (Ex t)

    • Unit 10

    • Ex t Quiz
  • 12

    Unit 11: Other Methods Of Protection

    • Unit 11

    • Ex Other Quiz
  • 13

    Unit 12: Optical Radiation (Ex op)

    • Unit 12

    • Optical Radiation Quiz
  • 14

    Unit 13: Combustible Gas Detection

    • Unit 13

    • Combustible Gas Detection Quiz
  • 15

    Unit 14: Other Electrical Apparatus

    • Unit 14

    • Other Electrical Apparatus Quiz
  • 16

    Unit 15: Reading HazLoc Product Labels

    • Unit 15

    • Quiz #1

    • Quiz #2

    • Quiz #3
  • 17

    Unit 16: HazLoc Product Assessment

    • Unit 16

    • Limit Switch Quiz

    • Limit Switch Application

    • Disconnect Switch Quiz

    • Disconnect Switch Application

    • Luminaire Quiz

    • Luminarie Application

    • Solenoid Quiz

    • Solenoid Application

    • Immersion Heater Quiz

    • Immersion Heater Application

    • Control Panel Quiz

    • Control Panel Application
  • 18

    Unit 17: Hazardous Location Wiring Methods

    • Unit 17

    • HazLoc Wiring Methods Quiz
  • 19

    Unit 18: Sealing

    • Unit 18

    • Sealing Tutorial Zone Classification

    • Sealing Tutorial Zone Answer

    • Sealing Tutorial Division Classification

    • Sealing Tutorial Division Answer

    • Sealing Review

    • Sealing Quiz
  • 20

    Unit 19: Course Review

    • Unit 19
  • 21

    Exam

    • Final Exam (Students can retake the final exam as often as they desire. 50% is the passing grade.)

    • Post-course Survey

Get trained by Canada’s best!

Our certified instructors are dedicated to advancing worker competence in explosion safety.

All EngWorks Engineers are IECEx CoPC certified. The IECEx CoPC (Certificate of Personnel Competence) Scheme provides 3rd party certification of individuals responsible for implementing the safety requirements defined in the IEC 60079 series of standards covering explosive atmospheres. We also work with NFPA, API, NEC, CEC, and other explosion safety standards to achieve an optimal design solution for your application.

Learning Objectives

Overview:
 

In this Hazardous Locations (HazLoc) course, participants will gain comprehensive insights into explosion hazards, including identifying hazardous areas, understanding classifications, and recognizing the consequences of ignition events. The course covers various protection concepts and technologies like Explosion-proof, Flame-proof, Increased Safety, and Intrinsic Safety, alongside specific Canadian Electrical Code requirements for product certification, wiring methods, and sealing. This holistic approach equips learners with the knowledge and skills necessary for code compliance and occupational and safety practices in hazardous locations.

Audience:


This Hazardous Locations (HazLoc) course is primarily designed for professionals involved in the design, installation, maintenance, and inspection of electrical equipment in hazardous locations. This includes:

  1. Electricians: Skilled tradespeople responsible for installing, troubleshooting, and maintaining electrical systems in hazardous locations.  Their understanding of the course material is crucial for ensuring safe installations in compliance with the Canadian Electrical Code.  
  2. Electrical Engineers and Technicians: Those responsible for designing and implementing electrical systems in areas prone to explosive atmospheres.
  3. Safety and Compliance Officers: Personnel overseeing workplace safety, particularly in industries where explosive gases, dust, or chemicals are present.
  4. Project Managers: Managers overseeing projects in environments like oil and gas, mining, chemical plants, and other industrial settings where understanding of HazLoc standards is crucial.
  5. Maintenance Staff: Workers tasked with maintaining and repairing equipment in hazardous locations, requiring knowledge of safe practices and protection methods.
  6. Inspection and Regulatory Bodies: Inspectors and officials who ensure compliance with safety standards and regulations in hazardous environments.
  7. Industry Professionals: Individuals in sectors like petrochemical, pharmaceutical, energy, and manufacturing, where understanding hazardous environments is essential for operational safety.

 

Overall, the course is suited for anyone who needs a comprehensive understanding of explosion risks and safety protocols in hazardous locations, ensuring adherence to relevant codes and standards for safe operations.

EHFC1 Intro to HazLoc

  • Understand the general concept of explosion hazards.
  • Identify what creates a hazardous location.
  • Learn the consequences of an ignition event.
  • Discuss hazards related to flammable gases and combustible dust.
  • Recognize the need for special care in hazardous areas for explosion safety.
  • Gain a foundational understanding of the hazard.

EHFC2 Classification

  • Understand hazardous area classification and its significance.
  • Learn how hazardous area classification describes the nature and extent of explosion hazards.
  • Source and comprehend hazardous area classification design documentation.

EHFC3 Protection Concepts

  • Explore protection concepts for product design in hazardous locations.
  • Understand the balance between ignition risk and the probability of flammable atmospheres.
  • Learn about "EPL" (Equipment Protection Level) and its impact on product design and placement.
  • Delve into how explosion risk influences product design.

EHFC4 HazLoc Certification Requirements

  • Understand product certification requirements for electrical equipment under the Canadian Electrical Code.
  • Discuss HazLoc equipment product standards and their integration into electrical safety systems.
  • Learn about product certification marks and their implications for code compliance.

EHFC5 XP Ex d

  • Get acquainted with Explosion-proof and Flame-proof protection technologies.
  • Understand the applications and prevalence of explosion-proof equipment.
  • Compare Explosion-proof and Flame-proof (Ex "D") technologies.
  • Learn to specify and understand installation and maintenance requirements for these technologies.

EHFC6 Ex e

  • Explore Increased Safety (Ex e) protection and its applications.
  • Understand how Ex e prevents sparking or elevated temperatures.

EHFC7 Ex i

  • Discuss Intrinsic Safety as a protection method.
  • Review Canadian Electrical Code requirements for Intrinsic Safety.
  • Cover basic concepts and documentation for IS circuits.

EHFC8 Ex N

  • Discuss non-incendive (Ex "n") protection for products.
  • Differentiate between non-incendive for circuits and products.
  • Learn how non-incendive technology applies to various electrical products.
  • Discuss marking and cost benefits of non-incendive technologies.

EHFC9 Ex p

  • Understand pressurization (Ex 'p') methods for explosion protection.
  • Learn about the application of pressurization in control panels and large motors.
  • Discuss pressurized enclosures in the context of explosion protection standards.

EHFC10 Ex t

  • Explore "Ex t" or "Protection by Enclosure" methods.
  • Understand the application of dust tight enclosures for ignition prevention.
  • Learn about product standards that use dust segregation for protection.

EHFC11 Ex other

  • Cover "other" types of protection suitable for hazardous locations (Ex "o", Ex "q", Ex "m").
  • Understand their applications and product markings based on IEC Zone standards.

EHFC12 Optical Radiation

  • Discuss the ignition risks of optical radiation in hazardous locations.
  • Understand the role of high-powered LEDs and lasers in creating ignition hazards.
  • Learn about Canadian Electrical Code requirements for optical radiation hazards.

EHFC13 Combustible Gas Detection

  • Learn about gas detection and its role in explosion protection.
  • Understand the implementation of gas detection in accordance with the Canadian Electrical Code.

EHFC14 Other Electrical Apparatus

  • Discuss "other electrical apparatus" suitable for certain classified locations.
  • Understand the categorization and examples of such products.
  • Clarify confusion around these products and discuss specific installation cases.

EHFC15 Reading a HazLoc Product Label

  • Learn to interpret labels on hazardous location products.
  • Understand the different types of markings (ATEX, IECEx, US Zone, Canadian).
  • Gain skills to perform product assessments based on these markings.

EHFC16 HazLoc Product Assessment

  • Utilize Table 18 in the Canadian Electrical Code for product assessment.
  • Match methods of protection with product markings for installation decisions.
  • Develop competence in hazardous location product assessment.

EHFC17 HazLoc Wiring Methods

  • Understand specific wiring methods for hazardous locations.
  • Gain knowledge of the Canadian Electrical Code's requirements for conduit, cables, and fittings.

EHFC18 Sealing in Hazardous Locations

  • Grasp the concept of sealing in hazardous locations.
  • Understand the new definitions and rules in the 2021 Canadian Electrical Code.
  • Learn about different types of seals and their unique installation requirements.

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Student testimonials

5 star rating

SCO brushing up on his Hazardous location

Martin Proksa

The course is very informative and helpful. Recommend for everyone

The course is very informative and helpful. Recommend for everyone

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4 star rating

interesting

Dale Guay

learned lots - can't say that for some other courses

learned lots - can't say that for some other courses

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