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Practical guidance on ATEX & IECEx compliance, Ex inspection practice and where AI is taking hazardous area operations - written by engineers, not marketers.
IEC 60079-17 defines three inspection grades - and choosing the wrong one is one of the most common (and most expensive) compliance mistakes we see on site. Here's how to get it right.
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They overlap, they reference the same standards, and they're constantly confused. A plain-English guide to which framework applies where - and when you need both.
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Zoning errors, wrong equipment categories, earthing shortcuts - the issues we catch most often in design reviews, and what they cost when they reach installation.
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From gap analysis to final certificate - what manufacturers should expect from the ATEX and IECEx certification process, and where projects usually stall.
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AI reads nameplates, links certificates and flags non-conformances - but the inspector still makes the call. Where the line sits, and why that's the point.
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A self-check for operations managers: the six questions an auditor will ask about your Ex inspection documentation, and how to answer them with confidence.
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Generic slide decks don't change behaviour on site. What we've learned about building training around your equipment, your zones and your people.
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