Assessment of Japanese practices on the classification of ATEX zones: a meeting held with a delegation on 25/02/2019

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Elicited for an assessment of Japanese practices on classifying ATEX zones, the Institute received a delegation of Japanese experts from 3 research bodies: “The National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology,” “National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health” and “Research Institute of Science and Sustainability.”

The rapid growth of means of communication in factories (new connected sensors, IoT, drones, etc.) calls into question their suitability in terms of safety in ATEX zones. Ineris shared their experience, particularly on the specific frame of reference for certifying drones.