Hazardous locations seminar and cable gland training
September 2021
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Not only has local manufacturer Pratley used its hazardous locations expertise and experience to develop the world-class Envirogland range, but it also offers its knowledge to the industry at large. Marketing director, Eldon Kruger, a recognised authority on the subject and current president of the South African Flameproof Association (SAFA), presents ‘Hazardous Locations’ seminars, usually aimed at senior management and engineers wanting to refresh their knowledge about the subject. Past attendees have benefited significantly from Kruger’s interesting and informative sessions.
According to the South African National Standards (SANS) and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), a hazardous area is where there is a risk of explosion, be it due to the presence of flammable dusts or explosive gases and vapours. To ensure the health and safety of employees working in such hazardous areas, it is critical that all electrical equipment used does not pose a risk of ignition in the event of any failure.
Over the last few years, Kruger has hosted numerous seminars and workshops to inform and educate managers on the dangers posed by hazardous locations, as well as which Pratley products work best in these scenarios. The seminars are also available as live online webinars. This expert knowledge has resulted in the development of Pratley’s own Ex range of cable glands and junction boxes, which comply fully with IEC, ATEX and South African Ex specifications.
In addition to Kruger’s specialised seminars, Pratley offers cable gland training at the Pratley Training Centre. Established in 2004, the recently refurbished centre consists of a modern, fully equipped conference room and practical workshop area. Here, trainees are educated on the importance of correct cable termination and electrical product selection.
The courses equip artisans and engineers with the skills needed to gain maximum benefit from Pratley’s electrical products. The most popular course is a basic theoretical and practical cable glanding workshop focusing on the fitting of cable glands in non-hazardous and hazardous locations.
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