Why Atex Help.
Having the expertise to supply in to a new industry, or identify gaps in your quality system, to ensure all ATEX / IECEX required items are addressed. Is a mammoth task for any business, let ATEX HELP guide you through the process.
ATEX - IECEX - Document Systems.
- Is Traceability a problem?
- Do you regularly fail audits or gain Non-Conformances?
- Are technical files lacking content?
- Do customers impose damages for late or no documentation?
- Are you not meeting standards?
- Are audits always a nightmare?
- Are you losing orders through lack of a quality system?
- Is your document system too complex?
- Are you spending valuable time chasing documents months after the event?
- Can you find that important document when you need it?
- Are standards and directives confusing?
- Do you know the difference between Categories and Zones?
- Is the certification route too complex?
How's does Atex Help.... help?
By looking at your existing Document System, or indeed creating one from scratch. Both follow the route below
1. Gap Analysis
Perform a GAP Analysis against:
2. Document Route Planning
3. Receiving and filing Supplier Documentation
4. Transmittal process
5. Project Document Sets
6. Inspection Reports filing and retrieval
7. Identifying Bottlenecks
8. System Audits
9. Atex / IECEx
Dispelling the myths about Atex, educate the truth, this is the fundamental to any company.
Myths and miss-information cost a significant amount not only in monitory terms but in time, resource and energy.
An expert guide at the beginning of the process can save thousands by the end of it, by being Clear and Concise.
By looking at your existing Document System, or indeed creating one from scratch. Both follow the route below
1. Gap Analysis
Perform a GAP Analysis against:
- Quality System
- Customer Requirements
- Standards or Directive
- Management Expectation
2. Document Route Planning
- Flow chart the route for project / product documentation
- Show the interfaces between each department
3. Receiving and filing Supplier Documentation
- Ensuring documents are requested
- Identify the supply route for supplier documents
- Identify the filing / retention / retrieval process
- Accuracy and content of documents
- Documentation tracker
4. Transmittal process
- Clear and traceable transmittal process between departments, customers, suppliers.
- Revision status of documents
- Document control process for past revisions
5. Project Document Sets
- Technical File content
- CDM Files
- Quality File
- Manufacturing Record Books
- Installation Records
- Operating and Maintenance Manuals
- Data Sheets
- Test Records
- Factory Acceptance Testing
- CE Certificates
- Handover Packs contents and population
6. Inspection Reports filing and retrieval
- Internal and external inspections
- Dimension reports
- Department handover reports
- Motor and electrical test reports
7. Identifying Bottlenecks
- Skills Gap / training needs
- Departmental handover
- Unclear / complex / confusing process
- Unclear who is the Process Owner
- Process not inline with QA
8. System Audits
- Independent audits
- Concept to completion
- Document / Production Audits
- Design standards verification
9. Atex / IECEx
Dispelling the myths about Atex, educate the truth, this is the fundamental to any company.
Myths and miss-information cost a significant amount not only in monitory terms but in time, resource and energy.
An expert guide at the beginning of the process can save thousands by the end of it, by being Clear and Concise.
- Training, introducing Atex / IECEx to companies that are new to it, or companies that are struggling to get to grips with it.
- Support the customer in attaining the QAN / QAR
- Help companies with Hazard Ignition Assessments.
- Structure and help compile the Technical File
- Ensure companies have the correct detail on their approved drawings before submission
- Ensure the QA system is adapted to accept the introduction of the Atex elements.
- Liaise with the Notified bodies on the customers behalf, able to speak about the technicalities and be on the same level.
- Identify weaknesses in their certification systems
- Ensure they are aiming for the right level of certification and know the differences.
- Ensure they know how to be generic in the selection of components and parameters, future proofing the certificate.
- On hand support for day to day questions.
- Ensure Operation and Maintenance Manuals have the correct content and comply with requirements.
Testimonials
Cathy Hinsley, Head of People, Palamatic Ltd
For the last 6 months Jon has been working with Palamatic to deliver specialist ATEX support and advice with regards to the mechanical equipment we design, manufacture and install across the world. Jon has undertaken many tasks from delivering excellent training to the full business and specialist training to our design and project engineers, through to supporting and advising during the design process, reviewing our documentation and assisting with Risk Assessments. Jon has become part of the Palamatic team and is a joy to work with. I would happily recommend Jon and ATEX Help as a highly knowledgeable and dependable service that will undoubtedly deliver more than expected.
For the last 6 months Jon has been working with Palamatic to deliver specialist ATEX support and advice with regards to the mechanical equipment we design, manufacture and install across the world. Jon has undertaken many tasks from delivering excellent training to the full business and specialist training to our design and project engineers, through to supporting and advising during the design process, reviewing our documentation and assisting with Risk Assessments. Jon has become part of the Palamatic team and is a joy to work with. I would happily recommend Jon and ATEX Help as a highly knowledgeable and dependable service that will undoubtedly deliver more than expected.
Colin Beresford, CEO Robson Handling Technology Ltd
Jon Skidmore’s knowledge and accuracy centralised the company’s production document system, enabling Quality, H&S, Achilles and ATEX audit processes to be streamlined, ensuring document retrieval from all departments was a simple and effective process. His expertise within the ATEX industry ensured products were correctly certified and internal processes were auditable and in line with the complex standards and directives. He also supported the Engineering design team by giving relevant training and guidance at all stages of our projects.
Jon Skidmore’s knowledge and accuracy centralised the company’s production document system, enabling Quality, H&S, Achilles and ATEX audit processes to be streamlined, ensuring document retrieval from all departments was a simple and effective process. His expertise within the ATEX industry ensured products were correctly certified and internal processes were auditable and in line with the complex standards and directives. He also supported the Engineering design team by giving relevant training and guidance at all stages of our projects.