What is BS EN 60079-10-2 - Explosive dust atmosphere standard about?
Dusts, as defined in this standard, are hazardous because when they are dispersed in air by any means they may form potentially explosive atmospheres. Furthermore, layers of dust may ignite and act as ignition sources for an explosive atmosphere. IEC 60079-10-2 is concerned with the identification and classification of areas where explosive dust atmospheres and combustible dust layers are present, in order to permit the proper assessment of ignition sources in such areas. In IEC 60079-10-2, explosive dust atmospheres and combustible dust layers are treated separately.
Note: IEC 60079-10-2 does not take into account the effects of consequential damage following a fire or an explosion.
Who is BS EN 60079-10-2 - Explosive dust atmosphere standard for?
BS EN 60079-10-2 on explosive dust atmosphere standard is useful for:
- Manufacturers of heavy-duty machinery
- Manufacturers of personal safety equipment
- Operators in open cast mines and high voltage areas
- Concerned maintenance teams
- Product development teams
- Quality control teams
- Health and safety bodies
Why should you use BS EN 60079-10-2 - Explosive dust atmosphere standard?
Safety is a prime concern when employees are around EA. Explosive dust atmosphere is a mixture with air, under atmospheric conditions, of flammable substances in the form of dust, or flyings in which, after ignition, self-sustaining flame propagation is possible. BS EN 60079-10-2 gives guidance on the identification and classification of areas where such hazards from dust can arise. It sets out the essential criteria against which the ignition hazards can be assessed and gives guidance on the design and control parameters which can be used in order to reduce such a hazard. General and special criteria are given for the process of identification and classification of hazardous areas. BS EN 60079-10-2 is intended to be applied where there can be a risk due to the presence of explosive dust atmospheres or combustible dust layers under normal atmospheric conditions. BS EN 60079-10-2 does not apply to where a hazard might arise due to the presence of flammable gas or vapour, but the principles may be used in the assessment of a hybrid mixture. Using BS EN 60079-10-2 guidelines, you can classify areas with explosive dust atmosphere, so that you can provide your operators with a safe working atmosphere and avoid any sort of hazards including explosion, fire, and electrical hazards. BS EN 60079-5 guidelines help you to comply with safety requirements.