ATEXdirektiiv
The ATEX directive is a set of European Union directives that deal with the control of atmospheres potentially capable of causing an explosion. The acronym ATEX is derived from the French "Appareils destinés à être utilisés en atmosphères explosives." There are two main ATEX directives: Directive 2014/34/EU, which covers equipment and protective systems intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres, and Directive 1999/92/EC, which concerns the minimum requirements for improving the safety and health protection of workers potentially at risk from explosive atmospheres.
Directive 2014/34/EU aims to ensure that all equipment and protective systems placed on the EU market are
Directive 1999/92/EC focuses on the employer's responsibility to protect workers from the risks of explosions. It