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Hazardous areas where the work is carried out presents risks of accidents such as explosions, exposure to chemicals, short circuit fires, and others must apply safety measures to ensure the integrity of workers.  Mostly in work, the risk of being injured is related to chaotic environments, machines malfunction, exposure to chemicals, or fire injuries. Therefore, … Continue reading “7 Reasons To Use Intrinsically Safe Equipment: Why intrinsically safe equipment is required for hazardous areas.”

You could get sick if you wore a cotton hoodie out on a pouring and rainy day. Contrarily, you would prevent yourself from getting sick if you wore a raincoat instead. Analogous to rainwear, industrial equipment follows the same concept in hazardous areas where explosions are real possibilities. However, it can be hard to see … Continue reading “What Is Non Intrinsically Safe & Why You Should Invest In Intrinsic Safety”

Classes, groups, grades, and categories are all used to define usefulness across any industry. Industrial facilities also utilize divisions such as Explosion-Proof classification to denote the required safety within a hazardous environment. Understanding how to read Explosion-Proof classification will allow you to accurately assess your safety circumstances and comply with the safety regulations of your … Continue reading “Explosion Proof Classification: ATEX vs Class I Div | ISS”

The concept of an intrinsically safe pencil may throw you off.  You might say, “Oh, you don’t NEED pencils. You can easily use tablets or phones to write down information.”   While it’s certainly good to write down information, an intrinsically safe(IS) pencil is different. It cannot help with writing down details because its job … Continue reading “What is an Intrinsically Safe Pencil?”

One of the most essential parts of making a hazardous work environment safe is making sure the circuitry is good enough.  How can someone possibly make the environment safer for everyone to use?  While each environment is unique in its own way, this blog post will be a good starting point for you to get … Continue reading “What is an intrinsically safe circuit and how can it affect your workplace?”

Frontline work in a hazardous setting is frightening without the right equipment. One day you’re safe, and the next day you may not be. The inevitable growth in mining, manufacturing, and refinery industries has necessitated more safety among the workforce. Intrinsically Safe, or intrinsic safety, is a term that defines the protection method that has … Continue reading “What Is Intrinsically Safe & Intrinsic Safety Equipment”

Computers are an integral part of the workforce, including hazardous workplaces.  Tablets, phones, laptops, and desktops are all great ways to record data, especially with how advanced technology has become.  Flow computers are just another one of those technologies that can help hazardous workplaces.   So, what is a Flow Computer?   Before we jump … Continue reading “What is an Intrinsically Safe Flow Computer?”

Everyone needs a multimeter, whether it’s to measure resistance, current, or voltage. Unfortunately, these key measurements are less likely to occur if your environment is highly hazardous. While a cheap, good-quality multimeter can seem like a good purchase if you consistently work with dangerous materials or work in a risky area, it will only lead … Continue reading “What Is an Intrinsically Safe Multimeter”

Introduction CCTV Cameras are there for security reasons.  Perhaps you would like to monitor your work area to prevent explosions from happening.  This sounds nice, but unfortunately, you’re out of luck because any CCTV camera you’re looking for isn’t suited for your workplace. Explosion Proof CCTV Cameras are there to help you achieve your security … Continue reading “What is an Explosion Proof CCTV Camera?”

Sometimes, one flicker of energy from an unprotected device is all it takes to ignite and cause a countless number of disasters. But by understanding the tools and technology available to protect ourselves, we can properly equip our workforce with the protection necessary to reduce the possibility of a catastrophe occurring in hazardous environments. However, … Continue reading “Intrinsically Safe vs. Explosion-Proof: Key Differences”

For any business that operates in hazardous environments, the primary concern is keeping employees and equipment safe from explosions. So, to keep incidents from happening, businesses have adopted several safety precautions. Adopting intrinsically safe systems is the way businesses are minimizing the risk to their employees and equipment. To create an intrinsically safe environment, you … Continue reading “Intrinsically Safe Relays | ATEX & IECEx Certified | ISS”

Explosion-proof lighting refers to lighting fixtures that prevent produced sparks from igniting the flammable and explosive gases in the atmosphere. Therefore, explosion-proof lighting does not refer to lighting equipment that is resistant to explosions. Instead, it references the capacity to prevent external explosive reactions from occurring in a hazardous location. Brief Specifics and Parts Explosion-proof (Ex-proof) … Continue reading “What Is Explosion Proof Lighting”