7 Facts to Know About LED Explosion Proof Hazardous Area Lights
By: Moiz saeed It’s always a challenging task to work in confined spaces, especially petrochemical industries, prone to explosive chemicals and flammable gases, including methane, hydrogen, propane and other such hydrocarbons. From a purely statistical point of view, 1030 labourers died from occupational injuries related to confined spaces from 2011 to 2018, as per the Bureau of Labour Statistics.
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) sets the guidelines for confined spaces. And this is the reason special hazardous area lights are designed to prevent catastrophic accidents and ensure the safety of the workers. These lighting fixtures are also known as explosion-proof lights, and as they are required by law, they have to be certified by the latest safety standards such as ATEX.
There is a lot to talk about this unique safety equipment. But before that, let us explain why is a need for them in the first place.
➢ What is the need for explosion-proof lighting?
These lights are different from standard lights, which can pose a grave threat, especially in petrochemical industries where regular lighting in confined spaces can trigger ignition due to the