ELECTRICAL WORK PRACTICES

Hazardous (Classified) Locations - Introduction

Hazardous (classified) locations present a real threat to worker safety. They are areas where a potential for explosion and fire exist due to the presence of flammable:

Gases

Vapors

Finely pulverized dusts

Ignitable fibers or flyings.

The Hazardous (Classified) Locations section is based on 29 CFR 1910.307. It presents a description of and the requirements for working in hazardous (classified) locations. This section covers the topics listed on the left.

29 CFR 1910.307 is based on the National Electrical Code (NEC), NFPA 70. A general overview of hazardous (classified) location electrical wiring and equipment installation contained in the NEC can be found in the module entitled "Hazardous (classified) Locations. Click on the "Hazardous Materials" selection on the Main Menu to access this module.

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