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High Flash Point Liquids โ€“ does the approach for hazardous area classifications need to change?

High Flash Point Liquids โ€“ does the approach for hazardous area classifications need to change?

The Energy Institute Model code of safe practice Part 15 provides an approach to assess high flash point liquids for Hazardous Area Classifications.

However, recent studies indicate that the approach may be over-conservative in some instances, resulting in potentially unnecessarily high costs.

Introduction to ATEX Directives

Introduction to ATEX Directives

ATEX is a set of two European Union Directives that have been established to protect employees from explosion risks within industries.

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