 | A Question of Compliance: ATEX / DSEAR
ATEX 137 was introduced as European Directive 1999/92/EC on 16th December 1999 and sets out the minimum requirements for maintaining the health and safety for the protection of workers potentially at risk from explosive atmospheres. All EU member states had to implement into national Health & Safety Regulations by no later than 30th June 2003. This was achieved in the UK by the introduction of DSEAR 2002 (Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations).
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 | ATEX 137 (Directive 1999/92/EC) Datasheet
With the introduction of European Directive 1999/92/EC in Jan 2000 the future of health and safety in the process industry was changed. This directive sets the minimum requirements for improving the health and safety for the protection of workers potentially at risk from explosive atmospheres.
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 | ATEX 95 (100a) Compliance for Equipment Manufacturers & End Users
Since 30th June 2003 it has been necessary for ‘End Users’ to correctly select and install electrical and non-electrical equipment into classified hazardous areas. Whether the equipment is supplied directly from an EU manufacturer or put into first use by the End User, the equipment must be in compliance with the Essential Health and Safety Requirements of ATEX 95 (100a) Directive 94/9/EC and its associated UK Regulation.
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 | DSEAR Compliance for the Food Industry
Many materials are handled within the Food Industry that have flammable or explosible properties but their hazards are often overlooked as they are considered ‘everyday’ products. These materials may be in either powder or liquid form and can be produced naturally or chemically. Published data indicates that the Food Industry experiences more recorded explosions than any other segment of industry with over 30% of all reported incidents involving food or animal feed.
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 | DSEAR Compliance for the Utilities Industry
Utility companies, like those in many other industries have a duty of compliance with the safety requirements of EU Directive ATEX 137 (implemented within the UK as DSEAR 2002). The Water Industry is well aware of the fire and explosion hazards presented by flammable gases such as methane and bio-gas, but newer processes such as the drying of sewage sludge present a new dust explosion hazard. In the Power Industry, dangers associated with flammable dusts are well understood from experience with coal and coke. However, with the introduction of new bio-mass fuels the Power Industry faces additional hazards from properties such as thermal instability and the variable composition of these materials.
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 | Electrical & Non-electrical Equipment Risk Assessment
Since 30th June 2003 it has been necessary for ‘End User Operators’ to identify and classify hazardous areas within their plant and develop safety management systems (SMS) that allow the safe use of electrical and non-electrical equipment in these areas. They must be able to demonstrate compliance with the ATEX Directives and their associated UK Regulations, i.e. the “Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations” (DSEAR) and the EPS Regulations for equipment.
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 | Path to Compliance - ATEX / CAD
A 24 page, A4 booklet, providing an overview and guidance on the EU Directives ATEX 137 (99/92/EC) and Chemical Agents Directive (CAD or 98/24/EC). Written by our process safety experts, it includes valuable insight into problems and difficulties revealed during previous assessments.
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.jpg) | Path to Compliance - DSEAR
A 24 page, A4 booklet, providing an overview and guidance on the Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations 2002. Written by our process safety experts, it includes valuable insight into problems and difficulties revealed during previous assessments.
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