3. Conclusion
The 2014 ATEX Directive updated the regulatory requirements relating to the safety of ATEX-certified equipment placed on the European market. As a result, the European Union benefits from a high level of protection for the internal market. However, there is still a lot of work to be done to raise awareness among employees at the sites concerned of the safe repair, maintenance and commissioning of ATEX materials and equipment. In this respect, the new version of NF EN 60079-10-1 makes it possible to optimize the ATEX zone classification of a site, and thus save money on the installation of equipment.
In addition, the draft standard IEC 60079-44 "Competence of persons in explosive atmospheres", supported by IEC TC31, due for publication in March 2020, will further increase the level of competence of those working in ATEX zones.
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Glossary
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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