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News Release from: Sira | Subject: Sira Safety Compliance: mists
Edited by the Processingtalk Editorial
Team on 16 February 2004
SIRA opens the door on flammable mist
formation
The Sira Safety Compliance business has begun the process of collating information on flammable mist formation by producing a flow chart with regard to hazardous area classification
The Sira Safety Compliance business has begun the process of collating information on flammable mist formation by producing a flow chart with regard to hazardous area classification The information is based on the research undertaken by expert scientists in the field of hazardous area and has been created to benefit customers by pulling together published information in this area
This article was originally published on Processingtalk on 4 Aug 2008 at 8.00am (UK)
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Both the new Directive ATEX 137 (99/92/EC) and Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations (DSEAR) include mists in their definitions for explosive atmospheres.
These industry regulations have been recently introduced to protect personnel from fires, explosions and similar events arising from dangerous substances used in the workplace.
The flow chart has been developed as a starting point for correlating information on dealing with mist formation in the context of area classification for a wide range of industries such as petrochemicals, chemicals, manufacturing and process.
The chart should be viewed as a 'work in progress', and it is hoped that it will become a channel for the sharing of information amongst interested parties and experts.
To receive a copy of the mist flow chart please contact Jon Lowe, Compliance Manager DSEAR for Sira Safety Compliance business.
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