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Hazardous Area Electrical (UEENEEM001B, UEENEEM002B, UEENEEM004B, UEENEEM006B, UEENEEM009B, UEENEEM010B, UEENEEM011B and UEENEEM013B Accredited) Many liquids, gasses and dusts which are generated, processed, handled and stored in industry are combustible and they may become explosive given the right conditions. If ignited they may burn rapidly and with considerable force.Hazardous Area Electrical Figure 1 below depicts the “Infernal Triangle” which shows the three elements that must be present for a flame or explosion to take place 
Figure 1 The use of electrical equipment in Hazardous areas is necessary to facilitate various processes to take place depending on the need and outcome required in a manufacturing or other process. As Electrical Contractors it is our role to ensure that all electrical equipment installed in Hazardous areas do not pose a source of Heat or ignition and Australian Standards require that all hazardous area electrical works are supervised or carried out by suitably accredited personnel.
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