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The two European ATEX Directives; 94/9/EC (the Product Directive) and 1999/92/EC (the Use or Workplace Directive) were incorporated into UK law through the Equipment and Protective Systems Regulations 1996 (the EPS Regs) and the Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations 2002 (DSEAR).
COMPLIANCE WITH BOTH SETS OF REGULATIONS IS MANDATORY IN THE UK.
Essentially, to comply with the EPS regulations, equipment supplied for use in potentially flammable atmospheres must display the CE mark and be provided with certification proving compliance.
THIS APPLIES TO BOTH ELECTRICAL AND MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT.
DSEAR implements the safety aspects of the Workplace Directive and requires employers to protect workers against the risk of fire and explosion arisng from dangerous substances and explosive atmospheres used or present in the workplace.
ALL UK INSTALLATIONS MUST FULLY COMPLY WITH DSEAR.
DSEAR requires a risk assessment to establish:
- if a dangerous substance is present or likely to be present at the workplace and;
- if it presents a risk to the safety of persons.
In workplaces where explosive atmospheres may occur, employers must classify and mark those places into clearly identified zones and provide suitable protection from sources of ignition i.e. select and install appropriately rated ATEX compliant equipment.
APR Safety has provided advice and strategy to a number of clients helping them achieve full compliance with the ATEX and DSEAR legislation in a timely and cost effective manner.