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ATEX directives
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The ATEX directives are two of the EU directives describing the minimum safety requirements for workplaces and equipment used in explosive atmospheres. The name is an initialization of the term ATmosphères EXplosibles (French for "explosive atmospheres").
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Not to be confused with CE marking.
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Title | Equipment and protective systems intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres |
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Came into force | 18 April 2014 |
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Replaces | 94/9/EC |
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Title | Minimum requirements for improving the safety and health protection of workers potentially at risk from explosive atmospheres |
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