Abstract
Processing or transporting combustible substances can often lead to the creation of mixtures capable of forming an explosive atmosphere. Strict safety precautions must be in place when setting up and operating systems in which substances of this kind may be present. This is also set out in Directive 1999/92/EC [1], which addresses the user or employer. According to this directive, they are obliged to assess the explosion hazard posed by their system and they must ensure that all minimum regulations are complied with. Their tasks also include dividing the hazardous areas into zones, marking these areas and documenting all measures for protecting employees in the explosion protection document. In Germany, European Directive 1999/92/EC [1] is implemented in national law by the Ordinance on Industrial Safety and Health (BetrSichV) [2] and by the Ordinance on Hazardous Substances (GefStoffV) [3]. The technical directives for industrial safety (TRBS) and for hazardous substances (TRGS) set out the corresponding regulations in more concrete terms. They provide users with information about the risk assessment and recommend protective measures for the corresponding sources of ignition.
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