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Engineering Technical Bulletin Document AITA-11-0007 Page 1/2 forklifts modified TO operate IN hazardous AREAS Rev. Date 09-Aug-2011 Rev A Hazards such as explosive gas or vapour and combustible dusts may exist where forklifts operate . The end user of the forklift is responsible for having such hazardous areas classified in accordance with Classification of hazardous areas . hazardous areas are classified in two distinct groups. Flammable gases, vapours and liquids make up one group, which traditionally had been known as Class I. Dusts, fibres and flyings make up the second group previously known as Class II. hazardous areas are classified by zones according to the length of time the hazard is present or likely to be present. The table 1 shows the current zones as specified in the Australian Standards AS/NZS , AS/NZS and AS/NZS Note: If there is a change to the classification of the area where the flameproof forklift operates or the characteristics or the combustible materials change then a review must be conducted to ensure continued compliance with the revised area classification with reference to Due to the high risks associated with flameproof forklifts working in hazardous areas education and training of staff and full complianc

Engineering Technical Bulletin Document AITA-11-0007 Page 2/2 FORKLIFTS MODIFIED TO OPERATE IN HAZARDOUS AREAS Rev. Date 09-Aug-2011 Rev A Maintenance & Replacement Parts

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