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Industrial Motors
News Release from: Eriks UK | Subject: Ex motor equipment repairs
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 13 October 2003
Repairs guaranteed to meet new ATEX
regulations
Wyko's Electro Mechanical Services Centre at Newcastle is one of the few businesses to be awarded an Ex Repair Licence by Baseefa Certification.
Wyko's Electro Mechanical Services Centre at Newcastle is one of the few businesses to be awarded an Ex Repair Licence by Baseefa Certification Wyko is now licensed to carry out a wide range of Ex motor equipment repairs that meets both existing and the new ATEX regulations
The recent expansion in ATEX regulations to include dust prone environments has resulted in a large number of businesses faced with the task of familiarisation with regulations, designating risk zones and documenting equipment.
Jon Thompson Wyko Newcastle Electro Mechanical Services (EMS) Branch Manager explains how this can put them at risk: "Companies are often loyal, using the same repairer for a number of years.
However, this is not evidence of competence, because the motor may not have been subject to an explosive atmosphere since its repair and therefore the risk is unknown.
Hence site operators, as part of their assessment, must take into account the risk of selecting a repairer who does not provide objective evidence that they have the resources, understanding or appreciation of Ex protection requirements".
Wyko EMS is also able to offer these site operators assistance both in documenting their risk assessments and safety cases, throughout the life cycle of their plant.
Wyko is also able to repair a whole range of electromagnetic equipment from conveyor drive motors to high voltage fans and guarantee their ATEX compliance under the new regulations.
This service is also open to companies that are used to compliance with explosive atmosphere regulations such as those from the offshore and petrochemical industries who simply need to make sure that motor repairs and servicing carried out on existing equipment meets the new regulations.
Companies overhauling or expanding their sites who are unsure of their changing zone requirements can also quickly gain expert advise from Wyko in regards to new equipment and suitability of old in order to maintain a safe working environment.
Baseefa Certification was formed from the original government run EECS (Electrical Equipment Certification Service) and now forms an independent organisation specialising in hazardous areas.
It's licensing scheme (originally developed by the Health and Safety Executive) provides independent assessment of Ex repairers and only licenses those that have demonstrated that the company's management and systems are effective, together with having the resources both in terms of equipment and competent staff.
Wyko EMS Newcastle achieved its licence following an in depth assessment of these areas.
Roger Turton of Baseefa Certification complimented branch manager John Thompson and his team on their achievement and commented on their commitment to getting things right.
"If you operate a site with potentially explosive atmospheres, then by using a licensed repairer it will strengthen your safety case, reduce your risks and liabilities, it costs you nothing and gives you that added assurance and peace of mind.
Why take the risk", he said.
Strategically placed in the North of England, the Newcastle branch of Wyko has teams of engineers on call 24h a day to assess sites and conduct repairs of all rotating shaft machinery and equipment on or off site. Request a free brochure from Eriks UK ...
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