Scope: |
This ESSENTIAL describes the conformity assessment requirements for electrical/electronic equipment and Ex-components for use in explosive atmosheres, based on
- ANZEx regulations
- IECEx regulations
Former AUSEx certification is not in scope of this CRF.
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Legislation in force: |
The main object of this Act is to provide for a balanced and nationally consistent framework to secure the health and safety of workers and workplaces.
Part 3.2—General Workplace Management
Division 8—Hazardous atmospheres
Art.51 Managing risks to health and safety
(1) A person conducting a business or undertaking at a workplace must manage risks to health and safety associated with a hazardous atmosphere at the workplace, in accordance with Part 3.1.
(2) An atmosphere is a hazardous atmosphere if:
(a) the atmosphere does not have a safe oxygen level; or
(b) the concentration of oxygen in the atmosphere increases the fire risk; or
(c) the concentration of flammable gas, vapour, mist or fumes exceeds 5% of
the LEL for the gas, vapour, mist or fumes; or
(d) combustible dust is present in a quantity and form that would result in a hazardous area.
Art.52 Ignition sources
(1) A person conducting a business or undertaking at a workplace must manage risks to health and safety associated with an ignition source in a hazardous atmosphere at the workplace, in accordance with Part 3.1.
(2) This regulation does not apply if the ignition source is part of a deliberate process or activity at the workplace.
Part 4.7—General Electrical Safety in Workplaces and Energised Electrical Work
Division 1 - Definitions
Division 2 - General risk management
Division 3 - Electrical equipment and electrical installations
Art.150 Inspection and testing of electrical equipment
Art.151 Untested electrical equipment not to be used
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Comment on the comparability to EU legislation: |
The ANZEx System Rules are not identical with the ATEX Directive.... |