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Ignition Hazard Assessment (IHA)
We take a comprehensive approach to ignition hazard assessment, providing specialized analyses of non-electrical equipment intended for operation in explosive atmospheres.
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What is IHA?
Ignition Hazard Assessment (IHA) is a procedure for assessing non-electrical equipment, i.e. equipment that performs its intended function by mechanical means, intended for use in explosive atmospheres.
Examples of non-electrical equipment include:
The IHA confirms that the equipment does not contain any effective ignition sources during normal operation, expected malfunction, or rare malfunction, depending on the established Equipment Protection Level (EPL). Possible ignition sources related to non-electrical equipment may include, for example, hot surfaces, mechanically generated sparks, and static electricity.
The IHA may be carried out both for a single non-electrical device and for an assembly of equipment, and its purpose is to demonstrate compliance with the essential requirements of ATEX Directive 2014/34/EU.
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What should an IHA include?
A correctly prepared IHA should include, among others:
The outcome of the IHA is the determination of safe operating conditions for the equipment, which are subsequently reflected in the equipment marking and in the specific conditions of use.
What do you gain by preparing an IHA with us?
When performing an IHA, we provide support already at the design stage, assisting manufacturers in selecting optimal solutions to be implemented in the final device or assembly of devices, which may ultimately affect production costs.
For existing equipment, we carry out a detailed audit of the device, including the required examinations and tests. The entire procedure is conducted in accordance with the latest technical standards and solutions applied on the market.
We have many years of experience gained through the assessment of hundreds of industrial devices across virtually all industrial sectors where hazards related to explosive gas, dust, mist, and flammable vapor atmospheres are present.
We ensure that the IHA prepared by us enables fulfillment of all legal requirements as part of the technical documentation necessary for conformity assessment in accordance with ATEX Directive 2014/34/EU.
A properly conducted Ignition Hazard Assessment allows for the identification of potential ignition sources, reducing the risk of explosion and increasing safety during the operation of equipment in explosive atmospheres that may occur at the facility. By reducing the risk of explosion, the life and health of employees and the property of the facility are protected.
If you are a manufacturer of a non-electrical device or an assembly of devices, or a user intending to modify equipment and unsure how to conduct the process, contact us. We will assist in determining the explosion protection category of your equipment and indicate the appropriate conformity assessment module in accordance with ATEX Directive 2014/34/EU. We will prepare all required documentation or provide support in its preparation. We will guide you through the entire procedure step by step, from the design stage, through manufacturing and/or modification, to issuing the EU Declaration of Conformity and placing the product on the market.
Who should prepare an IHA?
The IHA must be prepared by the manufacturer of non-electrical equipment or an assembly of equipment intended for use in explosive atmospheres.
Any entity, including a user, that significantly modifies a non-electrical device or assembly in a way that affects its safety properties and/or operation becomes a manufacturer for the purposes of placing the product on the EU market or using it for its own needs.
The manufacturer may entrust preparation of the IHA to a specialized company such as ours, whose experts possess the required knowledge, skills, and experience to perform and prepare a professional Ignition Hazard Assessment.
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Legal obligation
Equipment intended for use in explosive atmospheres must comply with the requirements of ATEX Directive 2014/34/EU, as reflected in the Regulation of the Minister of Development of 6 June 2016 on requirements for equipment and protective systems intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres (Journal of Laws 2016, item 817). To meet these requirements for non-electrical equipment or assemblies, it is necessary, among other things, to carry out an Ignition Hazard Assessment (IHA), confirming that the required explosion protection category has been achieved.
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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.