Industry Insights

A buyer-focused explanation of IEC 60079-29-0:2025, its FL, O2 and TX equipment families, exclusions, replaced standards and evidence limits.

A practical industrial buyer review of Directive (EU) 2024/2853, its corrected application date, evidence controls and limits for professional property loss.

A practical employer review of OSHA’s revised Combustible Dust National Emphasis Program, including dust controls, housekeeping evidence, State Plan differences and hazardous-location equipment boundaries.

A practical Great Britain duty sequence for employers managing dangerous substances, explosive-atmosphere zoning, ignition risks and first-use verification.

Compare the ATEX roles of a manufacturer and an EU authorised representative, including written mandates, retained responsibility and document duties.

Compare the ATEX duties of EU importers and distributors before Ex equipment is placed or made available on the Union market.

Verify an IECEx CoPC by matching the named holder, live status and exact competence units to the assigned hazardous-area task and local requirements.

Compare Zone 0, Zone 1 and Zone 2 for explosive gas atmospheres, then identify the evidence needed to define area extent before equipment selection.

An IECEx service facility certificate covers a defined service scope, facility and competence system. Learn what owners should verify before awarding Ex work.

Decision (EU) 2026/1967 added EN IEC 60079-28:2026 to the ATEX harmonised-standards list. Learn the transition dates and evidence buyers should verify.