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Electrical work is often undertaken where there are flammable gases, vapour mists and combustible dust particles present, which all have the potential for an explosive atmosphere. The design, installation and maintenance of electrical system within and around hazardous areas need managing differently.
On this page you can find everything you need in a variety of formats that suit your needs whether you prefer long form content or video resources. ECA are continually working to deliver different outputs to improve our Members' experience.
Standards set the benchmarks for good practice, professionalism and help provide assurance to clients and ensure their expectations are met. They also promote a culture that encourages the delivery of high quality services.
Applying the right standards is crucial when carrying out different areas of work; importantly they fulfil obligations under contract but ultimately obligations under Health and Safety and the Electricity at Work Regulations. When designing, installing, commissioning, testing, inspecting or maintaining electrical systems within explosive atmospheres, depending on the scope of work, a combination of the most recent edition of the following standards and guidance would apply:
Developed by our Technical experts and offering concise advice on specific areas of interest in Hazardous Areas.
ECA offers a variety of Member-only editable certificates and risk assessments to support Members with their certification requirements and day-to-day work. Please utilise the latest version of Adobe Acrobat Reader to ensure that certificate functionality is optimised - click on 'How to edit ECA technical editable certificates' for more information.
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