Project
Ensuring safety compliance with an Explosion Protection Document
A new distillery was constructed on a former brewery site, necessitating a comprehensive Explosion Protection Document (EPD) to meet ATEX regulations. The document required detailed classification of hazardous areas and robust safety measures to mitigate explosion risks.
March 28, 2024
- SECTORS: Food & Beverage, Pharma and Life Science
- COUNTRIES: Ireland
Comprehensive risk assessment and documentation
FDT, now part of NIRAS conducted a thorough analysis to identify all sources of flammable material release and performed an area classification study of the large distillery. This included:
- Development of Hazardous Area Classification (HAC) drawings.
- Conducting an ATEX risk assessment.
- Summarising site safety measures and performing a gap analysis.
Deliverables and training
NIRAS generated the Explosion Protection Document and an ATEX training pack for staff and contractors, ensuring all personnel were adequately informed and prepared to handle potential risks, thereby enhancing overall site safety and compliance.
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