DocumentCode
2289311
Title
Safety at work in hazardous (classified) locations
Author
Rangel, Estellito, Jr. ; Bulgarelli, Roberval
Author_Institution
Dept. of Eng., Petrobras, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
fYear
2005
fDate
12-14 Sept. 2005
Firstpage
17
Lastpage
23
Abstract
This paper discusses technical and legal requirements applicable to explosion prevention in the oil industry that are enforced in several countries. It includes requirements of the European Directive ATEX 137, which is applicable to end users, and related practices documented by experienced professionals in this field.
Keywords
accident prevention; explosion protection; hazardous areas; occupational safety; petroleum industry; European Directive ATEX 137; explosion prevention; hazardous locations; oil industry; Atmosphere; Electrical equipment industry; Electronic equipment; Explosions; Explosives; Industrial accidents; Law; Legal factors; Petroleum; Safety; ATEX; electrical installations; explosive atmospheres; safety;
fLanguage
English
Publisher
ieee
Conference_Titel
Petroleum and Chemical Industry Conference, 2005. Industry Applications Society 52nd Annual
ISSN
0090-3507
Print_ISBN
0-7803-9272-8
Type
conf
DOI
10.1109/PCICON.2005.1524536
Filename
1524536
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