Horsell Electrical
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EEHA Hazardous Area Electrical Contractors Providing Installations And Compliance Inspections in Newcastle And Maitland

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At Horsell Electrical, we understand the risks involved in working in potentially explosive areas. Our electricians prioritise safety and adhere strictly to installation practices in hazardous environments. As Hazardous Area Compliance Specialists, we ensure all work complies with AS/NZS 3000 and AS/NZS 60079 standards.

What Our Hazardous Area Electrical Contractors Can Do for You

If you need assistance with the design, procurement, and installation of electrical and instrumentation equipment for hazardous areas in Newcastle and NSW, Horsell Electrical can manage a full turnkey installation for industrial or commercial use. We oversee the project from start to finish, allowing you to focus on other critical tasks. Our specialists ensure compliance with safety standards, handling the movement, installation, and integration of electrical equipment in hazardous areas, offering a complete electrical and engineering service.

EEHA Compliance Inspections and Maintenance from Hazardous Area Auditors and Specialists

Environments requiring Electrical Equipment for Hazardous Area (EEHA) maintenance and inspections often have potentially explosive atmospheres due to gases, vapours, or combustible dust. All electrical installations, maintenance, and inspections in these areas must be conducted by compliance specialists who meet additional technical EEHA standards beyond AS3000. Hazardous Area auditors ensure that the work is compliant, safe, and fit for purpose.

 

Examples Of Our Services (But Are Not Limited To):

  • Maintenance of Ex d equipment, including flame path lubrication, flame gap tolerance checks, and ensuring all bolts are correct and undamaged
  • Periodic static earth testing for all static control and equipotential bonding equipment, ensuring a high-integrity earthing system with low resistive connections
  • Replacement of failed or unsafe electrical parts as per equipment certification
  • Maintenance of Ex rated lighting
  • Ventilation power and control systems as part of an Ex v installation
  • Updates and amendments to Hazardous Area Verification Dossiers
  • Auditing of intrinsically safe circuits and apparatus
  • Hazardous Area Electrical Installation Auditing
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Planning A Development Project In Hazardous Areas?

If you're planning a project in Newcastle that may involve hazardous areas, call the electricians at Horsell Electrical. Ensure your hazardous areas comply with our EEHA inspections.

Our team includes Hazardous Area Compliance Auditors and Specialists, ready to provide a competitive quote. We carry full public liability insurance for work on electrical equipment in hazardous areas and follow a strict health and safety policy. We aim to be Newcastle’s trusted hazardous area electricians and auditors, serving a range of industrial and commercial operations with safe and efficient services, including:

  • Hazardous area and EEHA compliance inspections
  • Testing and reporting
  • Installations and maintenance
  • Engineering services
  • Specialist services for process plants, petrochemical plants, aerosol production lines, pharmaceuticals, universities, paint and coating manufacturing, and milling plants

To discuss your requirements or request a quote, call Horsell Electrical contractors today at 0400 079723, or contact us online.

FAQs

What is EEHA in electrical work?

EEHA stands for Electrical Equipment in Hazardous Areas. It refers to the installation, maintenance, and inspection of electrical systems in locations where flammable gases, vapours, or dust could pose an explosion risk

Why is EEHA compliance important?

EEHA compliance ensures that electrical installations meet AS/NZS 60079 standards, reducing the risk of electrical faults that could lead to explosions or fires in hazardous environments

What industries require EEHA-certified electricians?

Industries such as oil and gas, mining, chemical processing, food manufacturing, and pharmaceuticals require EEHA-certified electricians to maintain safe and compliant operations

What are the common hazardous area classifications?

Hazardous areas are classified based on the likelihood of explosive atmospheres:
• Zone 0: Continuous presence of flammable gas/vapour
• Zone 1: Occasional presence of explosive gas/vapour
• Zone 2: Flammable gas/vapour is unlikely but possible

How often do hazardous area electrical systems need inspecting?

The frequency of EEHA inspections depends on the risk level and classification of the hazardous area, typically ranging from 6 months to 3 years. Regular inspections help ensure continued safety and compliance

Do you provide EEHA compliance certification?

Yes, Horsell Electrical provides full hazardous area compliance reports and certification, ensuring your site meets all legal and safety requirements

About Horsell Electrical

Horsell Electrical are the best Electricians servicing Maitland, Newcastle and surrounds. We are reputable, reliable & affordable with free quotes for all large or small commercial & domestic electrical work

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