Static Electricity and Explosion Hazard Training

Why Static Electricity Training Is Critical in Industrial Safety?

In flammable atmospheres, a small static discharge can trigger a massive explosion. Whether you are handling solvents, powders, flammable gases, or operating in ATEX zones, understanding the risk of static electricity and explosion hazards is crucial. This training ensures your team knows how to identify, prevent, and mitigate these invisible risks.

Tailored Training as per Your Process and Hazardous Zones

Elion delivers site-specific static hazard training, covering your materials, grounding systems, hazardous area classification, and process operations. We highlight ignition sources, bonding failures, and process conditions that increase risk.

Key Objectives of the Static Electricity & Explosion Hazard Training

  • To raise awareness of static charge buildup and its hazards
  • To train workers on grounding, bonding, and electrostatic discharge (ESD) control
  • To reduce fire and explosion risks during flammable product handling
  • To align operations with IS, IEC, and NFPA standards for hazardous locations
  • To build response capability in case of ignition incidents

Course Topics Covered

  • What is static electricity and how it accumulates in industrial processes
  • Common ignition scenarios in powder handling, solvent transfers, mixing operations
  • Classification of hazardous zones (ATEX/IS 5572) and ignition sources
  • Earthing, bonding, and ESD protection measures
  • Safe tank cleaning, loading/unloading, and solvent use
  • Role of humidity, flow rate, and material resistivity in static charge buildup
  • Use of intrinsically safe equipment
  • Explosion case studies and lessons learned
  • Testing methods for static charge, resistivity, and continuity
  • Any other site-specific topics or procedures as per client requirements

Who Should Attend?

  • Operators working with flammable liquids, powders, or gases
  • EHS and process safety professionals
  • Warehouse and tanker loading staff
  • Maintenance teams handling grounded equipment
  • Electrical engineers working in ATEX areas
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Training Methodology and Duration

  • Mode: On-site awareness training with examples from your processes
  • Duration: Half-day or 1-day training
  • Method: Presentation, case studies, hazard walkthrough, compliance review
  • Languages: English, Hindi, or local language

Certification and Compliance Standards

Participants receive a Certificate of Participation from Elion Technologies. The training complies with:

  • IS 5572 – Classification of Hazardous Areas
  • NFPA 77 – Recommended Practice on Static Electricity
  • IEC 60079 Series – Explosive Atmospheres
  • OSHA 29 CFR 1910.307 – Hazardous (Classified) Locations
  • ISO 45001 – Process Hazard Controls
  • Additional client-specific safety requirements or internal SOPs can also be incorporated upon request

Why Elion Technologies for Safety Training?

  • Experienced trainers with real-world incident investigation knowledge
  • Static hazard surveys and audit-based training delivery
  • Training available for chemical, pharma, textile, food, and warehousing sectors
  • Guidance on testing and implementing ESD control plans

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Frequently Asked Question (FAQs)

It’s a safety program that teaches workers how to prevent static electricity sparks in flammable environments, reducing the risk of fires and explosions. The training covers grounding, bonding, safe handling of liquids/gases, and compliance with OSHA/NFPA standards.

To prevent fire and explosion hazards caused by static discharge in flammable atmospheres.

Operators handling flammable liquids, powders, gases, and electrical engineers.

Half-day to 1 day.

Yes, to specific processes and materials.

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