Hazardous area expertise you can trust
Vital Ex Engineering helps businesses operating in high hazard industries achieve compliance, manage risk and operate safely.
Hazardous Area Classification & DSEAR Risk Assessments
Hazardous Area Classification & DSEAR Risk Assessments
Hazardous Area Classification & DSEAR Risk Assessments
Understanding where explosive atmospheres may occur is the foundation of safe plant design and operation.
From new developments to modifications of existing facilities, accurate Hazardous Area Classification is essential for selecting the right equipment, managing risk and meeting your legal obligations. We support organisations operating in high-hazard industries, including COMAH sites, across the UK and internationally.
Vital Ex Engineering Ltd provides independent Hazardous Area Classification and DSEAR Risk Assessments, helping organisations identify hazardous zones, demonstrate compliance and protect people, assets and operations through independent and practical engineering expertise.
Specialist Equipment Assessments
Hazardous Area Classification & DSEAR Risk Assessments
Hazardous Area Classification & DSEAR Risk Assessments
Whether you're reviewing legacy electrical equipment or assessing the ignition risks associated with mechanical (non-electrical) plant, Vital Ex provides practical, evidence-based engineering assessments that support DSEAR and ATEX compliance to help you make informed, cost-effective decisions.
Our specialist assessment services include:
Electrical Equipment Assessments (FFPA) – Supporting the continued safe use of legacy or uncertified Ex electrical equipment.
Mechanical Equipment Assessments (MEIRA) – Assessing ignition risks associated with pumps, fans, conveyors and other mechanical equipment operating in hazardous areas.
Independent Design Verification
Independent Design Verification
Independent Design Verification
Vital Ex can provide Independent verification of hazardous area designs, giving you confidence before installation.
We provide practical design reviews, equipment selection, Intrinsic Safety (IS) calculations and ATEX Verification Dossiers, helping ensure your hazardous area installations are safe, compliant and aligned with BS EN IEC 60079-14 and recognised industry best practice.
CompEx Training
Independent Design Verification
Independent Design Verification
We can deliver bespoke Ex training alongside internationally recognised CompEx 12 and CompEx 14 courses, helping engineers and responsible persons develop the knowledge and confidence to design, manage and maintain compliant hazardous area installations.
CompEx Ex12 – A 5-day course for engineers responsible for the design, selection and specification of electrical and instrumentation systems in hazardous areas.
CompEx Ex14 – A 4-day course for responsible persons overseeing the installation, inspection and maintenance of electrical and mechanical equipment in potentially explosive atmospheres.
Functional Safety and Compliance Support
We support Process Safety Leads, Functional Safety Engineers and Compliance Managers with independent functional safety expertise.
From design verification and LOPA studies to Functional Safety Management and compliance with IEC 61508 and IEC 61511, our TÜV Rheinland Certified Functional Safety Engineers provide practical, independent advice that helps organisations reduce risk, maintain compliance and build confidence in their safety systems.
Our services include:
- Functional Safety Assessments
- Design Verification & Validation
- LOPA Support and Safety Requirements Specification (SRS) Development
- Functional Safety Management Systems & Audits
- Obsolescence and Change Management