Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Introduction
  • Sparks, arcs and ignition energy
  • Area classification
  • Hazards of static electricity
  • Hazards of lightning
  • Hazards of stray currents
  • Bonding and grounding
  • Hazards of electrical shock
  • Explosion and fire hazards of electrical equipment
  • Dangers of improper operation of electrical equipment
  • Safeguards for electrical equipment
  • Power outages
  • Some points to remember
  • Appendix 1. Diesel driven emergency equipment
  • Appendix 2. Short bibliography for regulations and norms
  • Appendix 3. Ignition temperatures for common dusts and gases/vapours
  • Test yourself.