This book is a comprehensive, easy to understand guide to the European ATEX Directives ATEX 95 & 137. It explains in detail what ATEX is and what you, as either an employer, end-user or manufaturer must do to comply. Guidelines on the regulations include EX equipment, area classification, zoning, training requirements and dates when you must comply. It also details measures that must be taken in order to reduce the risk of explosions where explosive gas atmospheres may exist and explains in detail the new ATEX equipment markings.