Marc Moolenaar (Owner of Artidor BV) has written a book about explosion safety for all machine builders, installation managers, supervisors, users and technical personnel who have to deal with explosion-hazardous environments or ATEX equipment.

It comprises basic knowledge for explosion safety. Topics covered include

• ATEX 114 and ATEX 153 guidelines
• assessing and avoiding explosion risks
• technical measures
• zoning for gas and dust
• organizational measures
• sources of ignition
• protection of electrical and non-electrical equipment
• ATEX marking
• selection of equipment and certificates and certification schemes