Curated directory of standards bodies, certification authorities, equipment manufacturers, training providers, and publications for explosion protection professionals.
Publisher of the IEC 60079 series โ the foundation for international explosion protection standards.
International certification scheme for Ex equipment. Certificate database, ExCB listing, and conformity marks. Accepted in 35+ countries.
Official EU page for ATEX Directive 2014/34/EU (equipment) and 1999/92/EC (workplace safety). Harmonised standards, guidance, and Notified Body listing.
UK Health & Safety Executive guidance on the Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations (DSEAR). Post-Brexit UK equivalent of ATEX workplace directive.
US Occupational Safety and Health Administration guidance on hazardous (classified) locations, NEC Article 500/505, and Class/Division/Zone systems.
Publisher of the National Electrical Code (NEC/NFPA 70). Articles 500โ506 define US hazardous location classification and wiring methods.
European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization. Develops EN versions of IEC 60079 standards used for ATEX compliance.
Major EU Notified Body and IECEx ExCB. Testing, certification, and inspection for ATEX and IECEx. Includes former KEMA and DEKRA Testing & Certification.
Germany's national metrology institute. Division 3.3 handles explosion protection testing and certification. One of the original Ex certification bodies.
UK-based Notified Body and IECEx ExCB (formerly BASEEFA). Testing and certification for all Ex protection concepts. Part of SGS Group.
French national institute for industrial environment and risks. Major EU Notified Body for ATEX and IECEx certification. Also publishes explosion protection research.
Canadian certification body. Tests and certifies for CSA C22.2, NEC, ATEX, and IECEx. Important for North American market access.
US-based testing and certification. UL listing for hazardous locations per NEC. Also operates as ATEX Notified Body and IECEx ExCB.
Part of FM Global. Tests and approves equipment for hazardous locations. FM Approved mark is widely recognized in the US and internationally.
German testing and certification organization. EU Notified Body for ATEX. Offices worldwide with regional Ex testing capabilities.
International competency certification scheme for personnel working in explosive atmospheres. Managed by JTL. Required by many employers for Ex installation and inspection work.
Independent Ex certification consultancy. Helps manufacturers navigate ATEX/IECEx certification. Also publishes educational resources on explosion protection.
Engineering Equipment and Materials Users' Association. Publishes best-practice guides including EEMUA 186 on alarm management and hazardous area guidance.
International personnel certification under IECEx. Verifies competence for working with Ex equipment. Database of certified individuals.
ATEX & IECEx Zone 1 certified protective cases that transform standard iPhones into intrinsically safe devices. Based in Stavanger, Norway.
German manufacturer of intrinsic safety barriers, Ex-rated HMIs, mobile devices, and sensor technology. One of the largest Ex equipment companies globally.
German manufacturer of explosion protection solutions including switches, control stations, lighting, and mobile computing for hazardous areas.
German specialist in explosion protection. Products include HMI panels, camera systems, lighting, and control & distribution systems for hazardous areas.
Major manufacturer of hazardous location electrical equipment including enclosures, lighting, cable glands, and plugs/receptacles. Strong in NEC Class/Division markets.
German manufacturer of industrial automation and Ex-rated interface technology. Known for intrinsic safety barriers, isolators, and fieldbus solutions.
Specialist in intrinsic safety barriers and surge protection for hazardous areas. Now part of Eaton. Zener barriers and galvanic isolators.
US manufacturer of hazardous location lighting, junction boxes, and electrical fittings. Strong presence in NEC Class I, Division 1 markets.
Leading industry publication for hazardous area technology. News, technical articles, product reviews, and events calendar. Free online and print magazine.
Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition & Conference. One of the world's largest oil & gas events. Major venue for Ex equipment exhibitions.
Biennial conference and exhibition in Aberdeen. Focus on offshore oil & gas technology including explosion protection and hazardous area equipment.
World's largest trade fair for the process industry. Held in Frankfurt every three years. Significant explosion protection and safety equipment exhibition area.
Peer-reviewed journal publishing research on process safety including dust and gas explosion prevention, protection methods, and risk assessment.
International bulk liquid storage event. Covers tank terminal technology, safety systems, and hazardous area equipment for storage facilities.
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