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Preventing ATEX risks associated with the use and storage of chemicals

Author: Alexis GROSSKOPF

Publication date: May 10, 2013, Review date: November 27, 2016 | Lire en français

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  • Alexis GROSSKOPF: Innovation Manager, Bouygues Construction - Renovation Privée - Former HSE consultant, Bureau Veritas, IRCA auditor (SMS)

 INTRODUCTION

Do you store and/or use chemicals in a confined space? If so, you may be exposed to the risk of explosion due to the formation of an explosive atmosphere, and need to control this hazard.

  • What is an explosion phenomenon?

  • How can we act on each of the levers of this phenomenon to avoid its occurrence and, if an explosion does occur, how can we limit its effects?

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