EPS pleased to have another qualified CompEx engineer (Ex01-04)

Introducing our newly qualified CompEx engineer

We are pleased to announce that we have another CompEx engineer. Adam has just passed his CompEx (Ex01-04) qualification, ensuring our engineers are qualified personnel capable of working safely in hazardous environments such as explosive atmospheres. Well done Adam!

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This involves working with ATEX equipment.

ATEX stands for “Atmosphères Explosibles,” which is a French term that translates to “Explosive Atmospheres” in English. ATEX refers to two European Union directives that aim to ensure the safety of workers in environments where there is a risk of explosion.

The ATEX directives establish the essential requirements for equipment and protective systems intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres, as well as the procedures and conditions for their certification. The directives apply to a wide range of industries, including chemical, pharmaceutical, oil and gas, mining, and food processing.

ATEX certification involves testing and certifying equipment, such as electrical and mechanical equipment, to ensure that they are safe for use in potentially explosive environments. There are two types of ATEX certification: ATEX 95, which applies to equipment intended for use in areas with potentially explosive gas atmospheres, and ATEX 137, which applies to equipment intended for use in areas with potentially explosive dust atmospheres.

Overall, ATEX plays a critical role in ensuring the safety of workers in potentially explosive environments and helping to prevent accidents that could have serious consequences.