CompEx Awareness (ExA)

ExA is designed to provide essential knowledge for anyone working in or around explosive atmospheres. It supports safety, compliance, and informed decision-making and opens the door to learners who may be new to the sector but need some basic knowledge.

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The Ex Awareness qualification gives learners a solid grounding in:

  • Hazard perception
  • Key safety standards
  • Fundamental principles of hazardous area working

Learning Outcomes:

  • Recognise how to identify a hazardous area
  • Understand how to work safely in hazardous areas
  • Know the correct behaviours for a safety-conscious culture

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