ATEX directive
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Atex is a standard/guideline for explosion protection in the industry.
[edit] Introduction
Starting from july 2006 organisations in the EU where 'explosion risk' exist must use the guideline for protecting the employees of the companies.
There are two ATEX directives:
- the ATEX 95 equipment directive 94/9/EC, Equipment and protective systems intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres;
- the ATEX 137 workplace directive 99/92/EC, Minimum requirements for improving the safety and health protection of workers potentially at risk from explosive atmospheres.
ATEX gets its name from the French title of the 94/9/EC directive: Appareils destinés à être utilisés en ATmosphères EXplosibles
