Document Status
Current
Supplement
Core Supplement
Series
Directive
Abstract
Minimum requirements for the safety and health protection of workers potentially at risk from flammable substances such as gases, vapours, mists or dusts under atmospheric conditions where, once ignited, combustion spreads to the unburned mixture in air.
History
Also known as ATEX 137 or the ATEX Workplace Directive.
Subjects
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Building services
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Miscellaneous building services
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Pressure vessels
Publisher History
The European Union is active in a wide range of policy areas, from human rights to transport and trade. They are the official publisher of European Union Law: directives, regulations, decisions, international agreements and other acts; and the Official Journal of the European Union.
Information
NBS
NBS has produced specification systems and information products for construction industry professionals for more than 40 years. The National Building Specification is the recognised UK national standard and is used by over 5,000 organisations. NBS is part of RIBA Enterprises Ltd.
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