Explosive Atmospheres – Classification of Hazardous areas (zoning) and selection of equipment.
Gases, vapours, mists and dusts can all form explosive atmospheres with air. Hazardous area classification is used to identify places where, because of the potential for an explosive atmosphere, special precautions over sources of ignition are needed to prevent fires and explosions.
HSE – Explosive Atmospheres – Classification of Hazardous areas (zoning) and selection of equipment.
