A classificação de áreas em ambientes com risco de explosão é fundamental para garantir a segurança de trabalhadores, equipamentos e instalações.
The classification of areas is extremely important in environments with explosion risk, as it allows for the identification of areas where there is the potential for the formation of explosive atmospheres due to the presence of elements such as:
- Gases;
- Vapors;
- Dusts;
- Flammable fibers.
This classification is essential to ensure the safety of workers and equipment, minimizing the risk of explosions and fires that can have serious consequences, such as loss of life, material damage, and disruption of operations.
The classification of areas is also important to ensure the correct selection and installation of electrical and mechanical equipment in classified areas, which must be designed and built in accordance with specific safety standards for each class and risk zone. In addition, the classification of areas helps to determine the safety and risk control measures that must be implemented, such as:
- Use of ventilation systems;
- Separation of areas with different risk levels;
- Selection of suitable personal protective equipment.
In summary, the classification of areas in environments with explosion risk is essential to ensure the safety of workers, equipment, and installations, minimizing the risks of explosions and fires that can have serious consequences for people and the environment.
Comquality has a specialized core in providing inspection services in explosive atmosphere, in compliance with the NBR IEC 60079-17 standard in order to ensure the optimal feasibility of inspection and maintenance in accordance with legal and normative prerequisites.