How To Ensure Your Hazardous Area Electrics Are Safe
Tuesday 20 September
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Hazardous areas are present in various businesses with important operations requiring or creating hazardous substances. The risks surrounding electrics in these areas cannot be ignored and workplaces have an obligation to keep their employees safe and their site compliant. There are several essential points to address and apply to any hazardous area, this includes: Knowing your...
ATEX Requirements: Keep Your Business Compliant
Tuesday 16 August
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In our previous news article , we shared the importance of ATEX awareness and how to identify an ATEX zone using HSE classifications. Once a zone where a possible explosive atmosphere has been identified, there are several essential requirements a business must apply to adhere to for the Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations 2002 (DSEAR). These requirements are in...
ATEX Awareness: The Electrical Dangers of Explosive Atmospheres
Friday 8 July
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ATEX is an acronym for ‘Atmospheres Explosible’ and refers to the hazards surrounding explosive atmospheres in the workplace. These conditions lead to the risk of explosion due to flammable gases or combustible dust mixing in the air. Special measures must be adhered to in ATEX areas where electricity is concerned. Most electrical equipment may cause sparking or generate heat, these two...
The Accreditations of a Good Electrical Contractor
Monday 13 June
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Certifications and qualifications serve as a good reflection of an electrical contractor’s experience and knowledge. A list of recognised accreditations should be on your list of criteria when looking to work with a potential new electrical contractor. These accreditations indicate that the business is compliant with the latest regulations and committed to providing quality electrical services. ...
A Spotlight on Lighting Inspections
Monday 16 May
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Electrical safety should never be overlooked, especially in businesses and commercial properties that have hundreds of lights fitted. Lighting inspections go beyond basic electrical safety, ensuring that all interior, exterior and emergency lights are adequately illuminated throughout the building and grounds. It is essential to perform regular light inspections to guarantee that each light...
The Importance Of Electrical Inspections In Hazardous Areas
Monday 21 March
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Electrical inspections are crucial in any zoned hazardous area, not only to ensure that operations are running safely but also to make sure the business remains compliant. Without regular testing and inspection, electrical installations run the risk of endangering employees, damaging assets and negatively impacting business costs. What Does An Inspection Involve? There are three grades of...
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Explosion-proof Lighting: Advice for UK Businesses
Explosion-proof lighting is often referred to as hazardous area lighting or hazardous location lighting, and it encompasses lighting which is designed to contain sparks to prevent them from causing fires and explosions.
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Hazardous Area Inspections 101: What You Need to Know
The simple definition of a hazardous area is ‘an environment in which there are flammable gases, vapours, dusts or fibres present which create or may create an explosive atmosphere’.
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Hazardous Area Lighting For A Hydrogen Dispensing Area
We were contacted to supply and install zone 1 hazardous area lighting to our clients’ hydrogen dispensing area.
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Waste Management Plant Room ATEX Lighting
For a client with a waste management plant room, we supplied and installed zone 1 ATEX certified lighting as well as emergency lighting controls via ATEX certified motion sensor controllers.
