HazQuip Dbase is a bespoke specialist database developed for industry by TAS Engineering. Primarily used by managers involved with the safety of plants and processes, the database co-ordinates inspection records and drawings for hazardous area equipment.

Plant managers must be able to show that equipment used in potentially hazardous areas is “fit for purpose”. This database stores all inspection & testing information including various H.S.E. compliance standards including:

IEC (BS EN) 60079
Equipment must be suitable for the environmental conditions, installed correctly, inspected regularly and maintained properly. . IEC (BS EN) 60079 is the standard for Electrical apparatus for explosive gas atmospheres.

The Dangerous Substances & Explosive Atmosphere Regulations (DSEAR)
Part of Compliance for the UK implementation of European Directives 98/24/EC (the Chemical Agents Directive), 1999/92/EC (ATEX 137) and 94/9/EC (ATEX 100a).

Hazardous Area Database Features

• Hazardous Area Equipment Location Drawing management.
• Records details of all hazardous area equipment.
• Generates equipment datasheets for spares purchasing.
• Generates inspection schedules in accordance with IEC (BS-EN) 60079-17.
• Generates status reports and action lists.
• Easy to use data entry screens.
• User access controlled by password.
• Can be customised to suit the client’s requirements.
• Requires only basic computer skills to operate.
• Runs on any PC with an A3 printer and Microsoft Access 2003.
• Included in basic package:
  • On site Installation and day user training
  • 1 year telephone support
  • 1 year upgrade
• Discount for multiple licences.

Benefits of Database
When an Inspector calls to your site – you are safe in the knowledge that you have a compliant inspection process.

Inspection records can be easily reviewed and updated. To record details of the inspections, any remedial work required and how (and when) repairs are carried out thus providing documented proof on demand.

Many status reports can be easily generated with a couple of clicks. The user can quickly identify:

• Equipment description
• Equipment model numbers
• Electrical supply details
• Certification details
• Inspections due
• Inspections outstanding
• Temporary repairs
• Unserviceable equipment

This database compliments our Specialist Division’s Safety Compliance Services including:

• Arc Flash
• COMAH
• Compliance & Safety Consultancy
• DSEAR & ATEX
• Electrical Systems Inspection and Testing
• ‘Ex’ Certified equipment to ComPex standards
• Incident Investigation Consultancy