Does your job require Hot Work permits? Do you need to reduce hot work permit signed off?
The world of hazardous manufacturing and production can be complicated enough without adding extra elements to your workload. Hot work permits are often seen as being an essential part of working in hazardous environments - but what if you could inspect without having to provide copious amounts of paperwork / hot work permits!
Where does all the time go?
Extensive manual paperwork can halt progress prior to inspection, and potentially explosive materials (such as combustible dust and gases) are carefully measured and monitored to reduce the possibility of ignition - all this interrupts the day's workflow.
Why is it preferential to have the right Hot Work tools?
Use of hazardous area certified equipment is always preferable because the source of ignition is removed and a hot work permit is not required; generating a hot work permit is labour-intensive.
Potentially explosive environments, such as oil and gas plants or chemical plants, need to be protected from ignition sources. Electronic devices can be an ignition source, which is why - when used in these hot work environments they need to comply with ATEX Product Regulations or similar regulations (e.g. UKEX and IECEx).
Thermal Cameras are of course electronic devices and they are utilised to inspect key components of machinery for example!
Application examples when inspecting machinery in challenging environments are:
- Identify hotspots
- Gauge machinery temperatures
- Check parts, such as valves, are operating within expected parameters
Unfortunately, these cameras pose an indirect risk to the safety of the facility and user because they are not intrinsically safe by design - which is why hot work permits must be approved prior to their use.
This is NOT THE CASE with the FLIR Cx5 Hazardous Location-Rated Thermal Camera and this is down to its rugged enclosure; it prevents any potential ignition entering the atmosphere. This enables users to work confidently and safely.
The FLIR Cx5 is certified for use in many explosive environments, eliminating the need to acquire hot work permits due to gas, vapor, and dust, while making T-Class surveys quick and easy.
Built for your hot work permit environment!
Certifications:
- EN EIC 60079-0: 2018
- IEC 60079-15: 2017
- EN EIC 60079-31: 2014
- IEC 60079-0: 2017
- EN EIC 60079-15: 2019
- IEC 60079-31: 2013
Drop Tested: 2 m (6.6 ft)
IP54 (IEC 60529): Camera housing and lens
Operating Temperature Range: -10°C to 50°C
Storage Temperature Range: -40°C to 70°C
Tripod Mount: UNC ¼"-20 (built-in)
What to read more about this useful Hot Work Tool?
CLICK HERE to read more about:
- Working safely
- Making fast decisions in hot work environments
- The features which make the FLIR Cx5 hot work ready!
- How to comply with standards easily
- Why quality is important
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