FAQ
What is a potentially explosive atmosphere?
It is the mixture with air, under atmospheric conditions, of flammable substances in the form of gases, vapors, mists or dusts, in which, after potential ignition, combustion spreads to the entire unburned mixture.
What are zones and how are they classified?
The employer must classify areas where explosive atmospheres may occur as ATEX zones, requiring special precautions to protect the safety and health of workers. This will take into account the type of substance causing the explosive atmosphere, its frequency, and its duration.
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In what environments can we find a potentially explosive atmosphere?
A potentially explosive atmosphere is likely to exist in a wide variety of environments, from domestic to industrial. However, those most likely to occur due to the presence of flammable substances and the handling of hazardous materials include, for example:
- Chemical industry
- Oil and Gas Industry
- Fuel refueling stations
- Oil platforms
- Maritime Sector
- Fuel transportation
- Shipyards
- Power Generation Plants
- Refineries
- Rescue and Fire Services
- Aviation
- Sugar Refineries
- Cereal and Feed Industry
- Fertilizer Production
- Flour Production
- Pharmaceutical Industry
- Wastewater and Sewage Treatment
- Timber Industry
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