Hazard Areas at Work
About
We’re hosting an Institution of Engineering Technology (IET) event on 25 February, 1500–1700 at the Royal Engineers Museum—a valuable CPD opportunity for anyone involved in engineering, maintenance, training, or safety‑critical work.
The topic, “Hazardous Areas at Work”, will be presented by guest speaker John Harris, Head of Business Development at CompEx and a seasoned technical expert in hazardous environments.
Please note that this event is only open to IET members. Car details may also need to be provided prior to entry on site.
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Continuing Professional Development
This event can contribute towards your Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours as part of the IET's CPD monitoring scheme.
25 Feb 2026
3:00pm - 5:00pm
Organiser
- Kent Local Network
Speakers
John Harris
Head of business development - CompEx
John is a time-served electrician with hands‑on experience across Oil & Gas, Steel, and Power Generation sectors. After more than 15 years training and assessing Electrical Engineering candidates, he moved into senior roles overseeing qualification development, technical standards, and national occupational standards.
He now plays a central role in shaping CompEx’s qualifications and
advising on best practice for working in explosive atmospheres.
Reasons to attend
Working in or around hazardous areas is a reality for many across our
organisation. Whether you’re involved in teaching, assessing,
maintaining equipment, or designing safe systems of work, this
session will deepen your understanding of: How hazardous areas are
classified and controlled Legal, moral, and financial responsibilities.
The role of competency in preventing major accidents.
Best practice for equipment design, installation.
Programme
3:00 - 3:30 pm Networking
3:30 - 4:30 pm Talk
4:30 - 5:00 pm Q&A and Networking