Three major issues associated with using hazardous area classification (HAC) documentation at a plant or facility are identified. Each issue is discussed via an informational format which describes an approach to avoid the issue rather than solve the issue.
The purpose of a hazardous area classification (HAC) compliance assessment is given and an explanation provided on why it is required by OSHA. The overall benefits of an HAC compliance assessment along with the ties back to record HAC documents…
Bath Process Safety Management's Best Practices utilized in determining a proper hazardous area classification (HAC) are given. The subsequent benefits of these Best Practices are listed and focus on adding real value to the end user of the HAC information…
An explanation is provided for the terms "electrical area classification" and "hazardous area classification" which are commonly used synonymously in industry. Information is given on how the results of a thorough hazardous area classification meet the requirements of NFPA 70®,…
The main driver for hazardous area classification (HAC) documentation is its legal requirement. Other drivers are also presented to show the integration of HAC documentation with other OSHA process safety requirements.