To legally operate or sell equipment in the EU (and many global markets that follow these standards), you must adhere to:
Evaluating potential triggers like friction, static electricity, hot surfaces, or electrical equipment. 2. Control and Mitigation Measures
Focuses on the minimum requirements for improving the safety and health protection of workers. It requires employers to create an Explosion Protection Document (EPD) .
Explosive atmosphere is present continuously or for long periods (High Risk).
Classifying areas based on the frequency and duration of the occurrence of an explosive atmosphere:
Substituting flammable materials with non-flammable ones or ensuring concentrations stay below the Lower Explosive Limit (LEL).
The foundation of ATEX compliance is a thorough risk assessment to identify where explosive atmospheres may occur. This involves:
To legally operate or sell equipment in the EU (and many global markets that follow these standards), you must adhere to:
Evaluating potential triggers like friction, static electricity, hot surfaces, or electrical equipment. 2. Control and Mitigation Measures
Focuses on the minimum requirements for improving the safety and health protection of workers. It requires employers to create an Explosion Protection Document (EPD) .
Explosive atmosphere is present continuously or for long periods (High Risk).
Classifying areas based on the frequency and duration of the occurrence of an explosive atmosphere:
Substituting flammable materials with non-flammable ones or ensuring concentrations stay below the Lower Explosive Limit (LEL).
The foundation of ATEX compliance is a thorough risk assessment to identify where explosive atmospheres may occur. This involves: