Over the years, EC&M articles have addressed many topics when applying the rules for hazardous (classified) locations. Safety tips for working in hazardous locations, class and division basics, the ...

If an area contains ignitable gases, dusts, or other ignitable fibers or flyings, how do you install the wiring to avoid an explosion? Chapter 5, which covers special occupancies, is the first of ...

One of the most challenging tasks design engineers can face is designing measurement or control systems to operate safely in hazardous environments. These environments may contain flammable or ...

Combustible gases, vapors, and airborne dusts tend, by their very nature, to be explosive if present in the right concentrations along with sources of sparks or excess heat. Over the years, these ...

Equipment which is certified as being intrinsically safe by an independent testing agency (e.g., FM Global) decreases the risk of death or injury when using it and helps to prevent the loss of ...