I agree the Electrical Classification shouldn't be used to determine PPE but it is (or should be) an indicator of the types of hazards that are in the area. In my old place of employment we had Class I, Div I areas and they were not really Div I areas but closer than the areas here. What we...
I agree completely. Off the top of my head I can't think of a chemical that doesn't become an exposure concern long before it becomes a flammability concern.
Thank you for your response, I appreciate it. One of the concerns I have is if the area is rated Div I when it is not is this:
Employees in the area become complacent, "Yes it is Div I but there is very little danger to using this (pick your own tool) just once." Then they are confronted with...
I work in a chemical facility where the entire production area is rated as a Class I Div I area. I am very confident that it should be Class I Div II and long time employees said it was rated Class I Div I just to be conservative.
My question is what are the advantages and disadvantages to...
