Independent · vendor-neutral · certificate-verified
Communication equipment
for hazardous areas.
Hazardous Area Guide is an independent, vendor-neutral reference network for ATEX and IECEx certified communication equipment in explosive atmospheres. Five specialist guides compare over 30 certified smartphones, two-way radios, tablets, and headsets across Zone 0, 1, and 2 — with every specification verified against manufacturer certificates of conformity. No affiliate links, no vendor partnerships.
§ 01 — Equipment guides
One guide per category.
Each guide covers a specific equipment category with verified specs, certification data, and deployment notes.
Intrinsically Safe Phones
intrinsicallysafephones.com
Compare every ATEX and IECEx certified smartphone and Ex case for Zone 1 and Zone 2. Specs verified against certificates of conformity.
Intrinsically Safe Headsets
intrinsicallysafeheadsets.com
Compare ATEX and IECEx certified headsets for hazardous areas — hearing protection, communication headsets, and Bluetooth solutions for Zone 1 and Zone 2.
Explosion Proof Radios
explosionproofradios.com
Compare ATEX and IECEx certified two-way radios — DMR, TETRA, and Push-to-Talk over Cellular from Motorola, Kenwood, Sepura, and i.safe.
Explosion Proof Tablets
explosionprooftablets.com
ATEX and IECEx certified tablets and rugged displays for hazardous areas. Comparison of Zone 1 and Zone 2 certified devices.
Ex Knowledge
exknowledge.com
Technical reference articles on ATEX and IECEx certification, zone classification, protection concepts, and hazardous area equipment selection.
Intrinsically Safe Flashlights
Rechargeable and primary-cell ATEX certified torches for Zone 1 and Zone 2. Vendor comparison across Streamlight, Nightstick, and Energizer.
Explosion Proof Cameras
Fixed and PTZ industrial cameras with ATEX Ex d certification. Housing vs integrated options from Axis, Hanwha, Pelco, and Viper.
§ 02 — Standards quick reference
The standards behind every certification.
Directive 2014/34/EU
EU directive governing equipment for explosive atmospheres. Mandatory CE marking. Requires Notified Body EU-Type Examination Certificate.
IEC 60079 series
International certification scheme for explosive atmospheres. Accepted in 30+ countries including UK, Australia, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Brazil, and Singapore.
Worker Protection
Requires employers to classify zones, select appropriate equipment, and implement an Explosion Protection Document. Transposed as DSEAR (UK), VEXAT (AT).
§ 03 — Principles
Equipment selection shouldn't require a sales call.
Finding reliable, comparable specifications for ATEX equipment is unreasonably difficult. This guide network exists to fix that.
Vendor-neutral
No commercial relationships with any manufacturer. Scores based on published specifications and certification data.
Certificate-verified
Every Ex notation, zone rating, gas group, and temperature class checked against actual EU-Type or IECEx certificates.
Written for engineers
Technical tone. Practical scope. The goal is faster, safer procurement decisions — not marketing copy.
§ 04 — About
Who maintains this?
Maintained by an independent team with experience in Ex equipment procurement, zone classification, and ATEX/IECEx compliance. Updated as new devices are certified. Not affiliated with, endorsed by, or commercially connected to any equipment manufacturer.
§ Contact
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