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Understanding Intrinsically Safe and Non-Incendive Certifications
Keeping workers safe in potentially hazardous environments has
always been a major concern. From the simplicity of the canary in
the coalmines to the latest technologies, providing the optimum
level of safety in hazardous work environments continues to be a
top priority.
Recently, there has been a substantial focus on "intrinsic safety," with the European Union's ATEX regulations taking the lead for requiring intrinsically safe (I-Safe) devices in potentially explosive work areas. For the rest of the world, guidelines—like the National Electrical Code NEC-500—are in place, but are not mandatory.
The specific requirements for any plant operation are under the control of the plant safety engineer.
What is "Intrinsically Safe?"
Intrinsic safety is a protection standard employed in potentially
explosive atmospheres. Devices that are certified as I-Safe are
designed to be unable to release sufficient energy, by either
thermal or electrical means, to cause ignition of flammable
material (gas or dust/particulates).
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