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Explosion Protection Document (EPD)
The Explosion Protection Document (EPD) forms the basis for the safe operation of a facility by minimizing the risk of explosion
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EPD as a legal requirement of 8 July 2010
A facility in which explosive atmospheres may occur is required to have an Explosion Protection Document (EPD).
This is a legal requirement imposed by the Regulation of the Minister of Economy of 8 July 2010 on minimum occupational health and safety requirements related to the possibility of an explosive atmosphere occurring in the workplace (Journal of Laws 2010, No. 138, item 931), which implements into Polish law the provisions of the European ATEX Directive 1999/92/EC (ATEX user).
In accordance with the requirements of the above-mentioned regulation, the Employer is responsible for the preparation and updating of the Explosion Protection Document (EPD) at the facility.
What is the EPD and what is its purpose?
A document playing a key role in explosion protection in industrial facilities
The Explosion Protection Document (EPD) is the most important document playing a key role in explosion protection in industrial facilities where there is a possibility of the occurrence of explosive atmospheres, i.e. mixtures of air under atmospheric conditions with flammable substances in the form of gases, vapors, mists, or dusts. The primary purpose of the EPD is, above all, to improve safety and protect the health of employees at workplaces where explosive atmospheres may occur.
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What should it contain and when should it be prepared?
In accordance with the requirements of the regulation, the EPD should in particular include:
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The EPD prepared by us meets all of the above requirements.
Depending on the specific case, the EPD may also include other documents required under Polish law, such as:
The EPD must always be prepared before the workplace is made available, based on the risk assessment carried out at the facility.
Why should we prepare the EPD for you?
Hundreds of companies in Poland and across Europe have trusted us—from local enterprises to the largest industrial facilities.
Preparation of the Explosion Protection Document is a complex process requiring specialist knowledge and experience. Most facilities outsource this task to external companies because:
- regulations are complex and written in legal language,
- technical requirements are based on numerous, frequently changing standards,
- knowledge of proven solutions from other plants is required,
- errors in risk assessment may increase costs and risks to people,
- in-house preparation carries the risk of a lack of objectivity.
The EPD we prepare is not a “file-and-forget” document.
It is a set of clear rules and guidelines that facilitate a real reduction of explosion risk at the facility. We work with both new and existing installations in which changes affecting safety have occurred.
How long does preparation of the EPD take?
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Preparation of the EPD may take from several weeks to several months, as the implementation time is primarily influenced by the size of the assessed facility and the time required to collect the materials necessary for preparing the EPD.
With many years of experience in preparing EPDs, our experts are able to significantly shorten this time by assisting the user in identifying which information is critical at the initial stage of implementation, which technical documentation must be provided first, and which may be supplemented at a later stage.
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Is your facility very large and are you concerned about the cost of preparing or updating the EPD?
We are able to address this by preparing several smaller EPDs for individual areas or departments of the facility.
This allows the preparation costs to be spread over time, as well as faster implementation of the EPD provisions and fulfillment of legal requirements in the areas of the facility that are most critical from an explosion risk perspective. Our many years of experience enable us to identify those areas of the facility that should be addressed first due to their level of explosion hazard.
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Steps required to prepare the EPD
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Our contact details
site inspection; preparation of a personalized offer for the Client.
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Audit at the facility
including a detailed interview with the Client and preparation of photographic documentation; acquisition of key materials necessary for execution of the assignment.
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Preparation of the draft
issuance of the EPD draft to the Client and scheduling an online meeting to discuss the document.
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Work on the EPD
exchange of information with the Client; acquisition of missing materials.
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Comments and changes
introduction of any comments and changes to the EPD.
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Final version of the EPD
issuance of the final version of the EPD in electronic and paper form.
site inspection; preparation of a personalized offer for the Client.
including a detailed interview with the Client and preparation of photographic documentation; acquisition of key materials necessary for execution of the assignment.
issuance of the EPD draft to the Client and scheduling an online meeting to discuss the document.
exchange of information with the Client; acquisition of missing materials.
introduction of any comments and changes to the EPD.
issuance of the final version of the EPD in electronic and paper form.
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When should it be updated?
The EPD must be updated if the workplace, work equipment, or the organization of work undergo significant changes, extensions, or transformations.
If you are not satisfied with the quality of your existing EPD, we can update it at any time so that it meets all legal requirements and your expectations.
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Do you have any questions?
Do you have any questions regarding our offer? Or would you like to start working with us?
We will answer your questions and advise you on the preparation of the EPD and other industrial safety documentation. Together, we will identify the best solution for your facility.