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The ATEX Directive - what it is and how it works - CPD accredited - VoltiTECH July 2010

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In this July 2010 issue of VoltiTECH, we cover the ATEX Directives, which refer to safety in hazardous and potentially explosive areas.

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The ATEX Directive - what it is and how it works - CPD accredited - VoltiTech July 2010


James Hunt
Managing Editor

Dear Daniel TestUser

In this July 2010 issue of VoltiTECH, we cover the ATEX Directives, which refer to safety in hazardous and potentially explosive areas. This VoltiTECH covers the Directives, as well as hazardous area zones and protection techniques, plus many of the products that are affected. Voltimum UK managing editor James Hunt introduces the topic.

This VoltiTECH has CPD accreditation so please read the articles and answer the questions to gain a certificate.

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Our Voltimum Experts answer your questions on a daily basis in our Technical Expertise area.
This Q & A of the Month, chosen from the many Q & As of the Day for this issue of VoltiTECH,
concerns a hazardous area and inspections. It is answered by the ECA.

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VoltiTech - July 2010 - ATEX DIRECTIVE has been been certified as suitable for CPD purposes by the Construction CPD Certification Service.
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... this month's practical snag and its solution from the NICEIC

Socket-outlet positions

Plug-in appliances must be able to be easily and safely connected and disconnected.

If there is insufficient height between the socket-outlet and the finished floor of an office or a work surface in a kitchen, danger can result from the plug being forced in and out and from the flexible cord being squeezed or sharply bent.



Socket-outlet positions

This article is extracted from Snags and Solutions Part 1 or Part 2 published by the:



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