ATEX directives

EU ATEX Directive on workplaces with an explosive atmosphere 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 EXplosives (French for "explosive atmospheres"). Directives Community Mark affixed on ATEX certified equipment intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres. Organizations in the EU must follow Directives to protect employees from explosion risk in areas with an explosive atmosphere. There are two ATEX Directives (one for the manufacturer and one for the user of the equipment): The ATEX 114 "equipment" Directive 2014/34/EU - Equipment and protective systems intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres The ATEX 153 "workplace" Directive 1999/92/EC - Minimum requirements for improving the safety and health protection of workers potentially at risk from explosive atmospheres. Note: The ATEX 95 "equipment" Directive 94/9/EC, was withdrawn on 20 April 2016 when it was replaced by ATEX 114 Directive 2014/34/EU. ATEX Directive 2014/34/EU is mandatory for manufacturers as of 20 April 2016 as stated in article