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Explosion safety document for the ATEX 137 directive - New name for a fire and explosion hazard assessment?
This paper describes the requirements contained in the ATEX 137 Directive which includes an obligation of an employer to prepare an Explosion Safety Document. A risk assessment based approach is described whereby the potential hazards are identified on the basis of an area classification exercise to determine the extent and occurrence of potentially explosive atmospheres. This is followed by the selection of appropriate equipment and the identification of possible ignition sources arising from the plant operations. The requirements of ATEX 137 will be discussed and compared to the traditional fire and explosion hazard assessment currently carried out by many firms where potentially explosive atmospheres are likely to be present.
Explosion safety document for the ATEX 137 directive - New name for a fire and explosion hazard assessment?
This paper describes the requirements contained in the ATEX 137 Directive which includes an obligation of an employer to prepare an Explosion Safety Document. A risk assessment based approach is described whereby the potential hazards are identified on the basis of an area classification exercise to determine the extent and occurrence of potentially explosive atmospheres. This is followed by the selection of appropriate equipment and the identification of possible ignition sources arising from the plant operations. The requirements of ATEX 137 will be discussed and compared to the traditional fire and explosion hazard assessment currently carried out by many firms where potentially explosive atmospheres are likely to be present.
Explosion safety document for the ATEX 137 directive - New name for a fire and explosion hazard assessment?
Rogers, R.L. (author) / Broeckmann, B. (author) / Maddison, N. (author)
2003
13 Seiten, 11 Quellen
Conference paper
English
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