Requirements for the use of explosion-proof tools
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Our company requires the use of explosion-proof tools when entering the explosion-proof area. Non-explosion-proof tools are not allowed in the explosion-proof area, regardless of whether the work object is a water pipe or a flammable chemical pipeline? Now we have replaced wrenches, crowbars, and shovels with explosion-proof tools, but there are still some homemade tools that are difficult to replace with explosion-proof tools. If these tools are made of stainless steel, they will also have some explosion-proof properties. After all, they are alloy steel. Can you please tell me whether it is suitable? In addition, what are the requirements of various companies for the use of explosion-proof tools?
As long as it is black metal, it can create sparks, haha. . . Most alloy steel is also made of iron.
“The company requires that explosion-proof tools must be used when entering the explosion-proof area, and non-explosion-proof tools are not allowed in the explosion-proof area. Our company also requires the same, but in actual operations, it is not feasible. Construction work units often use non-explosion-proof tools, and it is basically impossible to work with explosion-proof tools. However, explosion-proof tools are also available on site, and most of them are used to cope with inspections from above. This is the actual situation on site. What needs to be done is to implement safety measures and make safety protection measures more detailed.
Copper tools are all explosion-proof tools. If neither of these tools are available, ordinary tools coated with butter can also have an explosion-proof effect. This post was last edited by Zheng Shu on 2008-1-31 09:18 ]
Haha, I feel the same as you! But this problem must be solved. Safety cannot be a show-off. After all, it is an explosion-proof area. How do companies solve this problem? On the fourth floor, it is wrong to say that stainless steel tools are explosion-proof tools.
hehe! Stainless steel is metal! Sparks will also occur when bumping the building. It is best to put a plastic tube on the handle.
In fact, regardless of the use of tools made of copper or stainless steel, it only reduces the probability of sparks. It cannot absolutely prevent sparks. Before doing safety work, I worked as a maintenance fitter for many years, and I feel deeply about this. The focus of the management of explosion-proof tools should be on electric tools. As for the mechanical part, I personally think it is of little significance.
I wonder if the level of explosion-proof tools is required to be the same as the level of hazardous areas? But no matter what, personal safety is the most important thing.
Explosion-proof principles for explosion-proof tools (except electric) used in flammable and explosive places: One is to produce deformation and convert kinetic energy into mechanical energy ； The second is to quickly transfer the generated heat away.
I would like to ask, regarding the scope of use of explosion-proof tools, is there any regulatory document that clearly expresses it, rather than general flammable and explosive places?