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All you need to know about the new ATEX Directive 2014/34/EU
The ATEX Directive 2014/34/EU on the harmonization of the laws of the Member States of the European Union concerning electrical equipment and protective systems intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres has been applicable since April 20, 2016. This...
ICPE: Installations Classées pour la Protection de l’Environnement (Classified Installations for Environmental Protection)
In France, installations classified for environmental protection( ICPE) are subject to a very strict regulatory framework. Although declarations of dangerous or unhealthy activities were introduced in Paris as early as 1806, it wasn't until the 1810 Environmental Code...
UL Standard and European Union: UL-EU Standard recognized worldwide
Issued by Underwriters Laboratories, UL certification is an international label that guarantees a product's compliance with UL standard requirements (quality and safety) applicable in the USA and Canada. UL standards generally cover industrial hazards such as fire and...
How do you prevent the risks associated with explosive atmospheres or ATEX?
Wherever there is an explosive or potentially explosive atmosphere (ATEX), there is a potential industrial risk of explosion (known as the ATEX risk), particularly on so-called SEVESO sites. To prevent ATEX risks, you need to : Understanding ATEX Understanding ATEX...
How do you carry out a chemical risk assessment?
Chemical risk assessment is a compulsory and necessary procedure for industrial sites, particularly SEVESO sites. It is then used to implement an appropriate prevention and protection policy for employees. Nevertheless, it is often considered complex due to the...
All you need to know about ATEX marking of your equipment
Guaranteeing the safety of personnel and equipment at high-risk industrial sites has become a priority under European regulations. Given the high number of explosive atmospheres in these areas, specific guidelines and markings have been designed to limit risks and...
How to determine an ATEX Zone EN 60079-10-1?
Over the last fifty years, industry has been marked by numerous disasters (Seveso, Toulouse, Feyzin). These have led to the tightening of regulations at both national and European level. This has resulted in precise and demanding directives, notably the creation of...
Industrial risk prevention: what steps should you take?
Industrial risk prevention in France is intrinsically linked to the location of high-risk industrial sites, more commonly known as SEVESO sites. Although a number of industrial disasters have prompted European governments to review the framework for industrial...
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