HSL is to run a 2½ day course on Explosion & Impact Physical Effects.

This course will be held at the Health and Safety Laboratory, Harpur Hill, Buxton, Derbyshire.

Please enquire: training@hsl.gov.uk

Introduction

The effects of an accidental explosion can be devastating in terms of loss of life, inventory, equipment and downtime. The aim of this introductory course is to give a general overview and appreciation of the physical effects of an explosion and projectile debris generated by the explosion. This is a first step towards managing the risks associated with explosion hazards and designing protective measures to mitigate the effects. The course will cover fundamental concepts and simplified methods to estimate damage and injury caused by explosion and impact loading. Emphasis will be on practical aspects such as experimentation, accident investigation and providing sessions to analyse real data. A special feature will be to conduct an explosion trial mid-way through the course. Participants will be given the opportunity to make predictions using the methods and knowledge gained, and compare their predictions with actual field data. The material presented will equip safety professionals with a better understanding of the issues surrounding explosion and impact hazards in industry.

What will the course cover?

• Field trial with physical effects measurements;
• Lessons from past explosion incidents;
• Use of damage indicators in accident investigations to estimate explosion overpressure at source;
• Simplified methods for predicting blast and impact loading and structural response.

Who should attend?

Safety professionals and engineers interested in explosion hazards and evaluation, and safety assessments throughout the civil, mechanical, nuclear, transportation, petrochemical and process industries.

Venue

The course will be run at the HSL laboratory in the spa town of Buxton. Buxton is in the heart of the Peak District and has good links to mainline train stations and Manchester International Airport.

The cost of the course is £995 plus VAT per person (includes course notes, lunches, dinner on the Tuesday night and all refreshments).

For further information email: training@hsl.gov.uk or contact the Training Unit at HSL directly on 01298 218806.

Details of hotels in the Buxton area can be found at www.visitpeakdistrict.com

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