The Benefits of a Baseline Hazardous Area Classification Assessment for a Facility with Limited Resources

Often the responsibility for hazardous area classification (HAC) is assigned based on convenience which can have a negative impact on facilities with limited resources. For example, an electrical engineer is often the de facto HAC custodian even though performing an HAC study has nothing to do with electricity! This presentation provides a unique four (4) step approach for addressing misconceptions associated with HAC and emphasizes the importance of a baseline HAC assessment.