Deep dives and insights from ProSCon's internationally qualified process safety engineers.
The suitability of equipment used in hazardous areas is often based on a common but incorrect assumption: 'If the equipment is Ex, there is no problem.' Learn how to correctly interpret Ex labels to ensure field safety.
A field study of 64 process industry facilities reveals critical ATEX compliance gaps: 73.6% have overdue or absent Ex equipment inspections, and 61.6% lack proper inventory management. ProSCon Engineering research.
Hazardous area zone classification is not just a safety formality — it directly drives equipment selection and capital investment. Incorrect zone decisions lead to serious CapEx errors in both directions: overspending through overdesign, or accepting unacceptable safety risk.
In many facilities, the number of Ex equipment is often underestimated. Understanding the true scope of Ex equipment management is critical for safety and compliance beyond just motors and sensors.
