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ATEX directive

EU ATEX Directive on workplaces with an explosive atmosphere / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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The 'ATEX directives are two EU directives describing the minimum safety requirements for workplaces and equipment used in explosive atmospheres. The name is an initialization of the French term Appareils destinés à être utilisés en ATmosphères EXplosibles (French for "Equipment intended for use in explosive atmospheres").

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Mark for ATEX certified electrical equipment for explosive atmospheres.