Business Details
Your Trusted Partner for Hazardous Area Safety Solutions
E-x Solutions has established itself as a leading consultancy in the field of explosion protection and hazardous area compliance. With over two decades of combined experience, our team of electrical and compliance engineers specialises in applying Australian and international standards to ensure safety in explosive atmospheres. We offer a comprehensive range of services including hazardous area classification, conformity assessment, verification dossiers, and pre-certification assessments tailored to meet the specific needs of manufacturers, industrial facilities, and regulatory bodies. Our consultants, including industry-recognised experts like Jason McGee and Ralph Wigg AM, bring deep technical knowledge and practical expertise to every project.We maintain active roles in standards development committees, ensuring our clients benefit from the most up-to-date compliance strategies. By prioritising transparency and collaboration, we work closely with clients to implement solutions that reduce risk while maintaining operational efficiency. Our commitment to excellence is demonstrated through rigorous documentation practices and clear communication of complex technical requirements in accessible language.
Services
Hazardous Area Classification
Conformity Assessment Documents
Verification Dossier
Hazardous Area Inspections
Installation Design
Pre-Certification Assessment
Quality Assurance
E-x Certification
Hazardous Area Standards
Compliance Audits
Highlights and features
- We have over 20 years of experience in hazardous area standards consultancy
- Our team includes certified Class H electrical inspectors and IEC committee members
- We offer tailored design services for hazardous area compliance
- We provide pre-certification assessments to expedite product approval
- We assist with quality management systems compliant with IECEx and ANZEx schemes
Services
Hazardous Area Classification
Our hazardous area classification service determines the likelihood of explosive atmospheres occurring in specific locations. Using standards like AS/NZS 60079.10, we help clients identify appropriate equipment requirements for gas and dust environments. Our experts apply Australian examples and international guidelines to ensure accurate classification for industries ranging from petroleum facilities to food processing plants.
Conformity Assessment Documents
We prepare conformity assessment documents to demonstrate equipment compliance with hazardous area standards. Our service evaluates alternative certification schemes against Australian requirements, providing equivalence assessments for equipment certified under ATEX, NRTL, or IECEx programs. This ensures clients can legally use equipment where standard certifications aren't available while maintaining safety integrity.
Verification Dossier
Our verification dossier service creates comprehensive compliance documentation required by Australian regulations. We compile area classification plans, equipment certificates, and maintenance records according to AS/NZS 60079.14 standards. This critical documentation tracks equipment compliance throughout its lifecycle, ensuring regulatory compliance during audits and inspections.
Pre-Certification Assessment
We conduct pre-certification assessments for manufacturers developing equipment for explosive atmospheres. Our engineers evaluate product designs against IECEx and ANZEx requirements, identifying potential non-conformities before formal testing. This service reduces certification delays by addressing compliance issues early in the product development cycle.
Quality Assurance
Our quality assurance service helps manufacturers establish compliant quality management systems under IEC 80079-34. We implement product compliance programs that meet IECEx and ANZEx scheme requirements, ensuring ongoing production quality for hazardous area equipment. This includes system documentation, process controls, and audit preparation to maintain certification.
People
Jason McGee
Principal Consultant
Jason holds a Bachelor of Engineering from Monash University and has over 10 years' experience in explosion protection. He chairs Standards Australia EL-014 and serves as IEC TC 31 Vice Chair, bringing deep technical expertise to hazardous area compliance projects.
Ralph Wigg AM
Principal Consultant
With a career spanning hazardous area product design and standards development since 1981, Ralph has received multiple international awards including the IEC 1906 Award. He led integration of combustible dust standards and was invested as a Member of the Order of Australia in 2022.
Questions
What is a hazardous area?
A hazardous area is a location where explosive atmospheres may occur, requiring special precautions for electrical equipment installation and use to prevent ignition sources.
How do you classify hazardous areas?
We use AS/NZS 60079.10 standards to classify hazardous areas into zones based on explosion likelihood, considering factors like substance type and operational conditions.
What is a Verification Dossier?
A Verification Dossier is a legal compliance document containing area classification records, equipment certificates, and maintenance history required by Australian regulations for hazardous areas.
Do you offer international compliance services?
Yes, we provide compliance services aligned with IECEx, ATEX, and NRTL standards, helping clients meet requirements across Australia, Europe, and North America.
Can you help with equipment certification?
We offer pre-certification assessments and conformity evaluations to ensure equipment meets hazardous area standards before formal testing with certification bodies.
Are your consultants licensed?
Yes, we have Class H Licensed Electrical Inspectors in Victoria and work with accredited auditors across Australian states for regulatory compliance inspections.
