Title :
Safety at work in hazardous (classified) locations
Author :
Rangel, Estellito, Jr. ; Bulgarelli, Roberval
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Eng., Petrobras, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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;
Conference_Titel :
Petroleum and Chemical Industry Conference, 2005. Industry Applications Society 52nd Annual
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-9272-8
DOI :
10.1109/PCICON.2005.1524536
