All hazardous location equipment installed and used in the ec must. Guidelines to directive 201434 eu atex latest update. In general, atex 95 also pertains to used, reconfigured, refurbished, or reconditioned equipment, but there are exceptions. Atex standard atex directive 949ec european law atex directive 949ec atex is named after the french atmosphere explosible since july 1st 2003 it has been mandatory under european law, that all equipment for use in a potentially explosive atmosphere must conform to specific safety standards. It applies to almost all equipment and components for use in potentially explosive atmospheres and certain related equipment. Directive 949ec atex 95 or the atex equipment directive refers to the equipment and protective systems intended for use in explosive atmospheres. The atex directive consists of two eu directives describing what equipment and work space is the atex 95 equipment directive 949ec, equipment and protective systems intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres the atex. Oct 14, 2018 the atex directive consists of two eu directives describing what equipment and work space is the atex 95 equipment directive 949ec, equipment and protective systems intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres the atex. Directive 949ec should be adapted to that decision. Since launching our first atexapproved starter it has become clear that atex regulations are not always fully understood by the industries they are meant to protect. Directive as amended by directive 95 63ecojl335,30. Equipment and protective systems intended for use in potentially explosi ve atmospheres keywords. Atex 95 directive 949ec equipment classification the directive does not use zone numbers in the classification of hazardous areas, preferring to refer to their definitions e. Tips and faqs 1 introduction this technical white paper clarifies some of the basic concepts within every new approach european directive.
Atex and explosive atmospheres fire and explosion hse. An area where an explosive atmosphere occurs frequently or continuously for zone 0 but it is useful to understand the classification system commonly. The social cost of the large number of accidents caused by the use of machinery can be reduced by. As a notified body, intertek deals with the technical and legal aspects of the atex directive on a day to day basis. Highlighted items represent protection provided by hoffman zonextm enclosures, certified to meet atex directive 949ec, ex ii 2 g d, eex e ii, ip66 applies to component populated hoffman zonextm enclosures only. New atex directive 201434eu what this means for manufacturers and economic operators the atex directive is the name commonly given to the two european directives for controlling explosive atmospheres. Equipment for potentially explosive atmospheres atex. Harmonised european atex standard the european union has adopted two harmonised directives in the field of health and safety.
Atex guidelines guidelines on the application of directive 949ec of the european parliament and the council of 23 march 1994 on the approximation of the laws of the member states concerning equipment and protective systems intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres 4th edition september 2012 these guidelines are intended to be a manual for all parties directly. The reason for this change is the change in the clauses of the treaty of lisbon, where clause 153. The atex directive consists of two eu directives describing what equipment and work space is. As of 20 april 2016, directive 201434eu, as transposed into the national legislation of the eu member states, is the sole legal instrument applicable. Atex provides the requirements and procedures to establish the. Since that date, complementary information on its application has been. The directive is to form the basis of the current regulations relating to electrical and nonelectrical equipment for explosive atmospheres. The atex directive main objectives are to guarantee the free circulation of goods within the european union by aligning the technical and legal requirements of.
Ensure the classification for the pump has been properly defined. Atex 201434eu guidelines 2nd edition december 2017. Atex is the term used when referring to the european unions eu directive 949ec. It is often also referred to as atex 7 or the atex worker protection directive as it refers to article 7 of the european treaty to provide protections. The word atex is derived from the french at mospheres ex plosibles. The atex directive 949ec is one of a number of ce marking directives that are getting a makeover to bring them into line with eu decision no. The atex 100a directive 949ec embodies the european requirements for equipment used in potentially explosive atmospheres and became mandatory in july 2003. Explosion safety document for the atex 7 directive new. Ipu supplies engine starting equipment under directive 949ec, otherwise know as atex 95 and the atex equipment directive. Atex 95 refers to the equipment and protective systems intended for use in explosive atmospheres. Directive 949ec of the european parliament and the council.
The european commission has published directive 949ec, often referred to as the atex directive. The atex 7 directive is the user directive which corresponds to the atex 95 directive directive 949ec for manufacturers which sets out essential health and safety requirements for equipment for use in potentially explosive atmospheres. Philipsweg 51 9403 ad assen the netherlands we hereby declare that. Atex 7 operator guideline defines the operators responsibility the explosion protection guideline 199992ec generally known as atex 7 contains basic safety requirements concerning hazards from explosive atmospheres. Equipment for potentially explosive atmospheres atex internal. Previously known as atex 100a, the directive now has the working title atex 95 and defines the unified safety requirements needed for free trade. Atex 95 and atex 7 directive 949ec is designed to harmonize the laws of the eu member states concerning equipment and protective systems intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres. Under the atex directives, equipment is defined by the type of potentially explosive atmosphere in which it may be used group 1 for underground mines and group 2 for surface industries. The text of the directive and eu produced supporting guidelines are available on the eu website.
Directive 199992ec of the european parliament and of the council of 16 december 1999. These atex guidelines are intended to be a manual for all parties directly or indirectly affected by directive 201434eu1, commonly referred to as the atex atmospheres explosibles product directive, applicable from 20 april 2016, replacing the previous directive 949ec applicable from 1 july 2003 until 19 april 2016. Eu declaration of conformity atex 114 atex 95 manufacturer. Only the numbering of what was known in the market as atex 7, changes in to atex 153. The full title of directive 9992ec is directive on minimum requirements for improving the safety and health protection of workers potentially at risk from explosive atmospheres. Readers attention is drawn to the fact that this guide is intended only to facilitate the application of directive 949ec and it is the relevant national transposition of the. Check the liquid pumped temperature is compatible with the temp.
Guidelines to directive 201434 eu atex safety and health. Directive 201434eu of the european parliament and of the. Basic requirements of directive 201434eu previous 949ec. Atex regulations on safety in explosive atmospheres are put into effect by two eu directives, atex 7 and atex 95.
The machinery sector is an important part of the engineering industry and is one of the industrial mainstays of the community economy. The atex directive, 949ec explosive atmospheres directive atex covers all equipment that is intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres. The atex directive 201434eu covers equipment and protective systems intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres. Directive 949ec is designed to harmonize the laws of the eu member states concerning equipment and protective systems intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres. Readers attention is drawn to the fact that these guidelines.
Atex 153 worker protection directive 9992ec dnv gl. Products covered by directive 949ec are defined as intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres. The reason for this change is the change in the clauses of the treaty of lisbon, where clause 153 deals with european occupational health and safety. The atex directive main objectives are to guarantee the free circulation of goods within the european union by aligning the technical and legal requirements of the member states. Atex 201434eu guidelines european commission europa eu. Removing just one of the 3 elements eliminates the entire risk. Explosive atmospheres classification of hazardous areas zoning and selection of equipment pdf. Eu directive 949ec atex 95 for pneumatic components. Aug 19, 2019 2 directive 949ec also known as atex 95 or the atex equipment directive on the approximation of the laws of members states. The atex directive 201434eu replaced the previous atex directive 949ec which was applicable between 1 july 20 and 19 april 2016. Atex regulations on safety in explosive atmospheres are put into effect by two eu directives, atex 7 and atex 95 atex 95 is known as the equipment directive. The information in this article is not yet updated and some information refers to the old one.
The atex directive aims to ensure that equipment intended for use in an environment with a potentially explosive atmosphere does not ignite that atmosphere. Understanding the machinery directive 2006 42ec the directive has been put in place because. There are two atex directives one for the manufacturer and one for the user of the equipment. The objective of equipment directive atex 95 officially known as. Directive 949ec, commonly referred to as atex atmospheres explosibles products directive. Atex 7 the worker protection directive 199992ec, atex 7, describes the minimum requirements for improving the health and safety of workers potentially at risk. Atex directive services technology international group. Atex is the common name given to the eu directive 949ec, equipment and protective systems intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres. Directive 949ec came into force on 1st march 1996, with a transition period until 30thjune 2003. Expected zone of use zone 0 zone 20 zone 1 zone 21 zone 2 zone 22 definitions category 1 2 3 degree of safety very high. Directive 9992ec atex 7 or the atex workplace directive refers to minimum requirements for improving the health and safety protection of workers at risk from.
The text of the directive and eu produced supporting guidelines are. Atex guidelines guidelines on the application of directive 949ec of the european parliament and the council of 23 march 1994 on the approximation of the laws of the member states concerning equipment and protective systems intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres 4th edition september 2012 these guidelines are. Atex 100 originally covered the product directive until it was reclassified as atex 95 by the treaty of amsterdam. Readers attention is drawn to the fact that this guide is intended only to facilitate the application of directive 949ec and it is the relevant national transposition of the text of the directive which is legally binding. Creation of directive 949ec also called atex or atex 100a in replacement of directives 76117eec, 79196 eec, 82eec.
Atex 153 social directive the content of directive 199992eg remains unchanged. Therefore, from 1stjuly 2003, all products within the scope of atex directive must comply. Directive 949ec of the european parliament and the council of 23 march 1994 author. The directive defines the essential health and safety requirements and conformity assessment procedures, to be applied before products are placed on the eu market. Atex directive 949ec european directives asco numatics. The directive defines the essential health and safety requirements and conformity assessment procedures, to. Atex 949ec guidelines 4th edition machinery directive.
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