Every year in the news there seems to be a major incident
resulting from an accident in a hazardous area. Most of these unfortunate
incidents could be prevented with better planning and the right equipment and
maintenance. Even the most well-meaning companies can easily make mistakes, but
in hazardous areas, those mistakes can come at high price. Preparation,
training on regulatory standards and using the right equipment is the key for
safe production in hazardous areas.
A new guide from METTLER TOLEDO offers expertise for
chemical and pharmaceutical manufacturers who work in potentially explosive
environments. The Hazardous-Area Safety Competence
Guide addresses the following topics:
-
Explosion protection basics
- International standards and
regulations
- Hazardous-area classification
- Electrical equipment in hazardous
areas
- Types of Protection
Installation and maintenance
- Weighing in Hazardous Areas
Careful selection weighing solutions to meet specific
process requirements and regulations can be a challenging task for
manufacturers that work within hazardous areas. However, it is essential to
workplace safety as well as measurement accuracy.
Download the Guide:
http://www.mt.com/ind-hazguide
