Reading labels on equipment rated for HAZLOCs

For those new to working in Hazardous Locations (HAZLOCs), the very best resource for the “lay person” is from the US Coast Guard “Drill Down” series. They published eight (8) documents that explains:

1. Hazardous Location Electrical Markings – Applicable Standards
2. Hazardous Location Electrical Markings – Locations
3. Hazardous Location Electrical Markings – Material Groups
4. Hazardous Location Electrical Markings – Protection Techniques
5. Hazardous Location Electrical Markings – Temperature Class
6. Hazardous Location Electrical Markings – Equipment Protection Level
7. Hazardous Location Electrical Markings – Certificate Numbers (and Special Symbols)
8. Hazardous Location Electrical Markings – Ingress Protection