Explosion Risk Assessments

What is an Explosion Risk Assessment?

An Explosion Risk Assessment is a detailed evaluation of risks linked to equipment, processes, and facilities that may involve explosive atmospheres. It identifies possible ignition sources, evaluates hazard zones, measures the likelihood and potential consequences of an explosion, and defines measures to prevent or mitigate such events.

The process includes hazardous area classification, dividing areas into Zones based on the presence, frequency, and duration of explosive gases, vapours, or dusts. Correct zone classification is a fundamental requirement for any explosion risk analysis

How Can KSC Help?

Experts at KSC can assist with Explosion Risk Assessments by directing you to the relevant resources, and by providing technical support, and compliance verification services. KSC can perform the necessary inspections.. We can assist in the preparation of an Explosion Risk Assessment report in the prescribed format. We can help you both avoid compromises related to safety and help you address them, if discovered, with optimized solutions that are compliant with ATEX and/or IECEx requirements. 

KSC can guide you through the complex process of preparing an Explosion Risk Assessment and Explosion Protection Document (EPD) as required by 1999/92/EC. KSC can help you prepare an HAC – Hazardous Area Classification Report and prepare the EPD – Explosion Protection Document in accordance with EN 1127-1 as required by ATEX 153.

These are among the services that we provide.  For more information, please contact us.