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Area classification can be made by a person with sufficient knowledge of risk assessing potentially explosive atmospheres, processes and ATEX requirements. With the help of a professionally made area classification, suitable equipment, work methods and protective measures can be selected for a potentially explosive area.
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The hazardous area zoning clarifies how hazardous the ATEX areas are, where they are located, and how far the potentially explosive atmospheres extend in the workplace. The purpose of area classification is to define the hazardous areas into zones, make the risks known, and make the workplace safe.
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Area classification can be made by a person with sufficient knowledge of risk assessing potentially explosive atmospheres, processes and ATEX requirements. With the help of a professionally made area classification, suitable equipment, work methods and protective measures can be selected for a potentially explosive area.
Why choose Exvira’s ATEX area classification?
Accurate area classification = money savings
We have brought cost savings to many customers when oversized or overcautious EX-areas have been reduced. When the area classification is done accurately, ATEX equipment does not need to be purchased for places where they are not really needed.
Independent view
We give you an impartial area classification, because we do not supply equipment or technology. We make safe area classifications that save trouble and work in practice.
10-year guarantee: we answer and help
We are committed to helping our customers for 10 years – we will answer all your ATEX-related questions by email free of charge.
Our services
Explosion protection document
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If you need a hazardous area classification, it is usually a good opportunity to review whether your Explosion Protection Document is up to date and professionally prepared. Our most requested service related to hazardous area classification is the preparation of a new Explosion Protection Document or the updating of an existing one to ensure it meets current requirements.
ATEX Area classification
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If you only need a hazardous area classification for a specific area or part of your process, we can help with that as well.
Delivery time: 3–12 months, as agreed.
Express delivery: Available as an additional service by agreement.
Price
The work is billed on an hourly basis, as each project is unique.
- Hourly rate 110 € / h + travel costs for the visit
- Project scope: 1–14 h
Customer experiences
"The collaboration has proven to be very effective"
“Suomen Sokeri Oy and Exvira have collaborated even before my time, and continuing the partnership has been natural and uncomplicated. The collaboration has proven to be very effective: an expert, clear and professional approach has made working together smooth and pleasant. We have received significant support from the collaboration and have been able to develop together.
”We now have a much deeper understanding of explosion risks"
"The benefits of working together have been significant. We now have a much deeper understanding of explosion risks and the classification of explosion areas."
”We have consulted on the effects of various changes on the area classifications in our process"
"Our factory has been a customer of Exvira for years, as Exvira is a reliable partner. Over the years, we have commissioned updates to ATEX documents, consulted on the effects of various changes on the area classifications in our process, and received training tailored to our factory for both production personnel and our experts. We have been satisfied with all the work that Exvira has provided. "
Annika Karjalainen
Process Safety Manager, IFF / Genencor International Oy
Frequently asked questions
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Hazardous area classification document must be created if a workplace stores or handles a significant amount of flammable liquids or flammable gasses, or if the production process creates flammable dusts. Exvira Oy has competency to create area classifications. Good knowledge of the premises and ability to assess potential explosive atmospheres ensures adept and safe zoning that is in conformity with the requirements.
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The creator of hazardous area classification document (the ATEX specialist in Exvira Oy) scopes the hazards, defines the zoning classifications, and determines the equipment requirements.
The person who is responsible for procurement must ensure that the request for quote includes adequate information and documentation about the ATEX requirements of the equipment and equipment specific delivery documentation. Zoning classifications and hazardous substances must be included in the request for quote to ensure equipment is safe for use in the premises.
Equipment supplier is responsible for ensuring that the equipment has been tested and the safety inspections have been carried out according to the requirements. Supplier ensures that the equipment is suitable for use in the required ATEX classification, and the required documentation is delivered. When equipment receives the CE marking, the manufacturer determines the ATEX classification of the equipment.
Public authority will verify that explosion protection documentation exists and that the workplace corresponds to the information set out in the documentation.
Employer is responsible for safe operation at the workplace.
Ultimately every employee will be responsible for their own safe operation at the workplace as well as for notifying the employer when they notice causes for concern or shortcomings, and share suggestions for improvement of safety.