The purpose of this awareness training module is to consider the risk of fire or explosion posed by uncontrolled static electricity in a potentially explosive atmosphere or hazardous area, as will be found at manufacturing, processing and storage facilities covered by the UKEX, ATEX and IECEx directives.

We will look at the dangers related to static electricity and the methods that may be employed to mitigate the risks in relation to liquids, gases, powders, conductive plant and equipment, non-conductive plant and materials, as well as people.

About the author:

Glynn Warren studied for his BSC (Hons) degree in Leicester and has worked in the Hazardous Area equipment sector since the late 1990s, either in Sales or Product Management. He is currently working part time for Exloc Instruments as a Product Specialist.