{"id":7441,"date":"2018-05-24T08:57:27","date_gmt":"2018-05-24T07:57:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/engineernewsnetwork.com\/blog\/?p=7441"},"modified":"2018-05-24T08:57:27","modified_gmt":"2018-05-24T07:57:27","slug":"how-to-work-in-hazardous-environments","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.engineernewsnetwork.com\/blog\/how-to-work-in-hazardous-environments\/","title":{"rendered":"How to work in hazardous environments"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Engineering solutions provider, <span class=\"highlight highlight-blue\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.boulting.co.uk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Boulting Ltd<\/a><\/span> has released an informative infographic explaining its top tips for contractors working in hazardous environments.<\/p>\n<p>The infographic details key considerations, including how to identify zones, use of correct equipment and relevant regulations.<br \/>\n<script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display: block; text-align: center;\" data-ad-layout=\"in-article\" data-ad-format=\"fluid\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7565662001938327\" data-ad-slot=\"7585079586\"><\/ins><br \/>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><br \/>\nThere are many scenarios which can result in an area being classified as a hazardous environment, such as flammable gases in process industries and flour dust in bakeries.<\/p>\n<p>To prevent an incident from occurring it is vital that precautions are taken when constructing, installing and using apparatus within the defined area.<\/p>\n<p>A well-planned project should ensure the working environment incorporates extensive safety precautions, that all equipment is fit for purpose and rigorously tested and correct, quality components are used.<\/p>\n<p>These steps can reduce the risk of an incident such as a catastrophic explosion.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_7442\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7442\" style=\"width: 205px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/engineernewsnetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/BGR71-How-to-work-safely-in-hazardous-environments-SN.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-7442 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/engineernewsnetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/BGR71-How-to-work-safely-in-hazardous-environments-SN-205x1024.png\" alt=\"How to work in hazardous environments\" width=\"205\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.engineernewsnetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/BGR71-How-to-work-safely-in-hazardous-environments-SN-205x1024.png 205w, https:\/\/www.engineernewsnetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/BGR71-How-to-work-safely-in-hazardous-environments-SN-60x300.png 60w, https:\/\/www.engineernewsnetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/BGR71-How-to-work-safely-in-hazardous-environments-SN-768x3840.png 768w, https:\/\/www.engineernewsnetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/BGR71-How-to-work-safely-in-hazardous-environments-SN-800x4000.png 800w, https:\/\/www.engineernewsnetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/BGR71-How-to-work-safely-in-hazardous-environments-SN.png 1250w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 205px) 100vw, 205px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-7442\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">There are various causes of hazardous areas, ranging from flammable gases to flour dust. As such, working safely in these areas is a concern for many plant managers<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>\u201cAs we work in a wide range of sectors, <span class=\"highlight highlight-blue\"><a href=\"https:\/\/engineernewsnetwork.com\/blog\/boulting-achieves-iso-90012015-certification\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Boulting Ltd<\/a><\/span>\u2019s engineers are experienced at operating in a breadth of hazardous environments,\u201d explains Paul Mannion, project engineer at <span class=\"highlight highlight-blue\"><a href=\"https:\/\/engineernewsnetwork.com\/blog\/boulting-scores-hat-trick-of-award-nominations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Boulting Ltd<\/a><\/span>.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOur engineers are fully trained and understand not only the hazards of working in these environments, but also how to ensure the area is safe for everyday workers.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cRegulations such as the Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmosphere Regulations 2002 (DSEAR), BS EN 60079 and BS EN ISO 80079-36, aid in defining hazardous environments and allow engineers to take the relevant precautions when designing and building.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe hope this infographic improves overall safety by helping those working in potentially dangerous environments to understand the steps which must be taken to carry out work safely.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Engineering solutions provider, Boulting Ltd has released an informative infographic explaining its top tips for contractors working in hazardous environments. 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