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2. ATEX regulations in the laboratory
2.1 Laboratory activities
Depending on the field in question (research and development, quality control, training, etc.), a laboratory's activities can be very different in nature:
physico-chemical analysis using a variety of analyzers;
implementation of chemical reactions or similar transformation processes (distillation, mixing, centrifuging, grinding, etc.);
etc.
These activities may involve the use of flammable products:
products required for the operation of certain analyzers, in liquid form (liquid chromatography, laser granulometry, etc.) or gas form (hydrogen used as a carrier...
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Conclusion
Bibliography
Standardization
- Atmosphères explosives. Prévention de l'explosion et protection contre l'explosion. Partie 1 : Notions fondamentales et méthodologie. - NF EN 1127-1 - 2019
- Explosive atmospheres – Part 10-1: Site classification – Explosive gas atmospheres. - NF EN 60079-10-1 - 2016
Regulations
Directive 1999/92/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of December 16, 1999 on minimum requirements for improving the safety and health protection of workers potentially at risk from explosive atmospheres.
Directive 2014/34/EU on the harmonization of the laws of the Member States concerning equipment and protective systems intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres.
...Organizations
Institut national de recherche et de sécurité INRS http://www.inrs.fr
Institut national de l'environnement industriel et des risques INERIS http://www.ineris.fr
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