First and foremost, if you handle potentially hazardous materials on your site, it is a legal requirement that you operate using protected equipment which is safe from the risk of explosion. The exact legislation varies across the world, but each country has its own standards which must be adhered to.

The primary requirement of explosion protection is to protect your site, equipment and the people working within it. Any release of gas, dust or vapour could become an ignition source if it came into contact with an unprotected piece of equipment.

The primary requirement of explosion protection is to protect your site, equipment and the people working within it. Any release of gas, dust or vapour could become an ignition source if it came into contact with an unprotected piece of equipment.