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News Release from: Signs and Labels | Subject: Explosive atmosphere safety sign
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 07 August 2003
Danger zones have to be clearly marked
The Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations (DSEAR) require where there is a risk of an explosive atmosphere to be designated with a Zone classification and be clearly marked.
The Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations (DSEAR), in force from 30th June 2003, require work areas where there is a risk of an explosive atmosphere to be designated with a Zone classification and clearly marked All areas classified as hazardous therefore, legally require an explosive atmosphere safety sign at each point of entry
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 19 Nov 2002 at 8.00am (UK)
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In order to help businesses comply with these new regulations and keep work areas safe, Safetyshop has designed and produced a new low cost, explosive atmosphere safety sign that complies with the new regulations.
The new signs are available in rigid PVC for wall mounting, or self-adhesive vinyl to suit smooth surfaces, until 31st August any customer buying five or more signs will also receive an addition sign free of charge.
The new EX sign should ensure compliance is made easier for companies that, due to new dust regulations, are now dealing with inclusion in the explosive atmospheres legislation for the first time.
This includes any company where fine atmospheric dust is present, from fine wood and paper particles to something as innocent as cocoa or flour, which can produce devastating explosions.
The DSEAR regulations are based on the implementation of new European ATEX directives, the intention is to protect workforces and bring conformity to European policy; the result, is that many manufacturing companies have been left with the task of assessing their own premises and designating areas into different zones based on risk, where they have little or no experience.
Any area that is then designated as a possible risk, has to be clearly marked at all entrances to warn personnel of the potential risk and prevent what may be an innocent action from causing an explosion.
Many woodworking, food and processing sites will now be included in the legislation for the first time, but, industries that deal with explosive vapour such as: petrol, LPG, paints, varnish and other solvents are also included and are expected to comply.
The new EX sign from Safetyshop is suitable for use in all these industries and, having been designed by sign professionals, ensures that the message is clearly transmitted.
New EX signs comply with BS standards on the use of warning colours and layout; they are designed to be fade resistant and so are suitable for indoor and outdoor use. Request a free brochure from Signs and Labels ...
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