ATEX: advice, support & training
ATEX (ATmosphères Explosibles) shows the relationship between the risk of explosion and the safety measures that can be applied. An explosion hazard may occur when gases and/or substances are used or when gases and/or substances are produced as a by-product. Our ATEX service includes ATEX 153 and ATEX 114, and formulating Explosion Protection Documents (EPD) and zoning, including zoning drawings.
Important guidelines regarding ATEX
- The ‘workplace’ Directive 1999/92/EC (ATEX 153) deals with the need for employers to ensure must ensure an explosion-proof working environment.
- The ‘product’ Directive 2014/34/EU (ATEX 114) defines the regulations for equipment and installations operating in zones where there is a possible danger of dust and/or gas explosion.
Our ATEX services include
- Advice and support to make workplaces manageable and in accordance with the ATEX laws and regulations (ATEX 153).
- Advice and support to design or control products or installations om such a way that they comply with ATEX 114.
- Formulating an Explosion Protection Document (EPD).
- Preparation of zoning, including zoning drawings.
- Providing bespoke ATEX training.
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