Designing, manufacturing, installing, inspecting and maintaining electrical equipment can be a complex process, especially where safety is a critical attribute. Add the element of a gaseous environment and the process becomes even more intricate as the risk of a single spark could trigger a potentially explosive scenario.
Explosive atmospheres in the workplace can be caused by flammable gases, mists or vapours or by combustible dusts. Explosions can cause loss of life and serious injuries as well as significant damage. BSI's guidance and standards can help you avoid a potentially explosive scenario.
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BS EN 61241-0 specifies general requirements for the design, construction, testing and marking of electrical apparatus protected by any recognized safeguard technique for use in areas where combustible dust may be present in quantities that could lead to a fire or explosion hazard.
It includes the relevant text which interfaces the standard directly to the ATEX Directive without technical change other than in marking and amplification of the instructions in order to allow harmonization of the standard.
 BS EN 60079-7:2007
Explosive atmospheres Equipment protection by increased safety "e" |
BS EN 61241-4:2006
Electrical apparatus for use in the presence of combustible dust. Type of protection "pD" |
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BS EN 61241-0:2006
Electrical apparatus for use in the presence of combustible dust. General requirements |
BS EN 61241-11:2006
Electrical apparatus for use in the presence of combustible dust. Protection by intrinsic safety "iD" |
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