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Lighting, Helmets and Radios

As per the Personal protective equipment (PPE) at work -
A brief guide;

“PPE is equipment that will protect the
user against health or safety risks at work. It can include
items such as safety helmets and hard hats, gloves, eye
protection, high-visibility clothing, safety footwear and
safety harnesses.”

In this section you will find:
• ATEX Lighting

• Helmets
• ATEX Radios

ATEX Area Classfication

Zone LIGHTS,HELMETS AND RADIOS
Equipment Category Definition Gases &

Vapours Dusts

An area where an explosive atmosphere is present
Category 1 continously or for long periods Zone O Zone 20
(over 1000 hours per year of >10% of the time)
An area where an explosive atmosphere is
likely to occur in normal operation
Category 2 Zone 1 Zone 21
(10 - 1000 hours per year or 0.1 to 10% of the
time)
An area where an explosive atmosphere is not
likely to occur in normal operation
Category 3 Zone 2 Zone 22
(under 10 hours per year to 0 to 0.1% of the
time)

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