Directive 1999/92/EC of the European Parliament and of the CouncilShow full title

1. Introductory Text

2. SECTION I GENERAL PROVISIONS

   1. Article 1. Object and scope

   2. Article 2. Definition

3. SECTION II OBLIGATIONS OF THE EMPLOYER

   1. Article 3. Prevention of and protection against explosions

   2. Article 4. Assessment of explosion risks

   3. Article 5. General obligations

   4. Article 6. Duty of coordination

   5. Article 7. Places where explosive atmospheres may occur

   6. Article 8. Explosion protection document

   7. Article 9. Special requirements for work equipment and workplaces

4. SECTION III MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

   1. Article 10. Adjustments to the annexes

   2. Article 11. Guide of good practice

   3. Article 12. Information to undertakings

   4. Article 13. Final provisions

   5. Article 14. This Directive shall enter into force on the day of...

   6. Article 15. This Directive is addressed to the Member States.

5. 1. ANNEX I

      CLASSIFICATION OF PLACES WHERE EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERES MAY OCCUR

      1. Preliminary note

      2. 1. Places where explosive atmospheres may occur

      3. 2. Classification of hazardous places

         1. Zone 0

         2. Zone 1

         3. Zone 2

         4. Zone 20

         5. Zone 21

         6. Zone 22

      4. Notes:

         1. 1. Layers, deposits and heaps of combustible dust must be considered...

         2. 2. ‘Normal operation’ means the situation when installations are used within...

   2. ANNEX II

      1. A. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR IMPROVING THE SAFETY AND HEALTH PROTECTION OF...

         1. Preliminary note

         2. 1. Organisational measures

            1. 1.1. Training of workers

            2. 1.2. Written instructions and permits to work

         3. 2. Explosion protection measures

            1. 2.1. Any escape and/or release, whether or not intentional, of flammable...

            2. 2.2. If an explosive atmosphere contains several types of flammable and/or...

            3. 2.3. Prevention of ignition hazards in accordance with Article 3 must...

            4. 2.4. Plant, equipment, protective systems and any associated connecting devices must...

            5. 2.5. All necessary measures must be taken to ensure that the...

            6. 2.6. Where necessary, workers must be given optical and/or acoustic warnings...

            7. 2.7. Where required by the explosion protection document, escape facilities must...

            8. 2.8. Before a workplace containing places where explosive atmospheres may occur...

            9. 2.9. Where the risk assessment shows it is necessary:

      2. B. CRITERIA FOR THE SELECTION OF EQUIPMENT AND PROTECTIVE SYSTEMS

   3. ANNEX III

      1. Warning sign for places where explosive atmospheres may occur, pursuant...

      2. Place where explosive atmospheres may occur

      3. Distinctive features:

      4. triangular shape, black letters on a yellow background with black...

      5. Member States may add other explanatory data if they wish....