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What is ATEX?

ATEX (Atmosphères Explosibles) is a set of European Union directives that define equipment and working environment standards for explosive atmospheres. It covers equipment intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres, as well as workplace safety requirements to protect workers from explosion risks. The directives aim to ensure that equipment used in hazardous areas is designed and manufactured to be safe and does not cause ignition.

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What other technologies are related to ATEX?

ATEX Competitor Technologies

IECEx

IECEx is an international certification scheme for equipment used in explosive atmospheres, similar to ATEX but with a global scope.

mentioned alongside ATEX in 76% (315) of relevant job posts

UL

UL (Underwriters Laboratories) provides testing and certification services, including explosion-proof equipment certification. While UL is primarily used in North America, it is an alternative to ATEX and IECEx for manufacturers selling products globally.

mentioned alongside ATEX in 5% (230) of relevant job posts

CSA

CSA Group (Canadian Standards Association) provides testing and certification services, including explosion-proof equipment certification for North America, an alternative to ATEX.

mentioned alongside ATEX in 3% (122) of relevant job posts

NEC

The National Electrical Code (NEC) is a US standard for safe electrical installation. Article 500-505 covers hazardous locations, and provides requirements similar to ATEX.

mentioned alongside ATEX in 1% (199) of relevant job posts

FM

FM Approvals provides testing and certification services, including explosion-proof equipment certification for North America, acting as a competitor to ATEX.

mentioned alongside ATEX in 4% (54) of relevant job posts

ATEX Complementary Technologies

DSEAR

DSEAR (Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations) is UK legislation related to ATEX, concerning workplace safety where explosive atmospheres may be present. It implements the ATEX workplace directive.

mentioned alongside ATEX in 56% (194) of relevant job posts

HAZOP

HAZOP (Hazard and Operability Study) is a risk assessment technique used to identify potential hazards and operational problems. It is frequently used as a tool in ATEX compliance.

mentioned alongside ATEX in 11% (273) of relevant job posts

SIL

Safety Integrity Level (SIL) is a measure of safety system performance required to mitigate a hazard. SIL is used with equipment in explosive atmospheres to meet ATEX and IECEx.

mentioned alongside ATEX in 10% (245) of relevant job posts