ATEX (French: “ATmosphère EX- plosible”) represents a European directive governing devices and protective systems employed in potentially explosive environments. Since April 18, 2014, the ATEX product ...

With the spill of millions of gallons of oil into the Gulf of Mexico in 2010, the world became aware of the consequences that safety shortfalls in the offshore industry would have on the environment, ...

Elesa components ensure your regulations are compliant where explosive atmospheres are a risk. Safety regulations play a crucial role in equipment selection in industries where explosive atmospheres ...

Managing workplace hazards is a fundamental responsibility for all businesses, but for organisations operating in ATEX-regulated environments, such as those in the life sciences sector, this duty ...

The EU ATEX Directive 1999/92/EC (ATEX 137) regarding the minimum requirements to protect the health and safety of workers potentially at risk from explosive atmospheres came into European law in ...

As I continue my overview tour of various legislation I thought I would have a quick look at European Union Directive 94/9/EC commonly known as “ATEX”. Often asked what does it stand for (a great pub ...

Syracuse, NY: (December 2014) – Unimar Inc., a designer and manufacturer of custom control panels for hazardous environments, proudly announces the completion of the certification process to assemble ...

The ATEX Directive, which became mandatory in Europe in 2003, dictates that all electrical and mechanical equipment used near explosives or explosive fuels or gasses must be certified as safe. That is ...