Avoid Turning into A Fireworks Show

Or, How To Select The Right Flashlight In Hazardous Environments

Not all flashlights are created equal—some could turn a hazardous location into a fireworks display.

A hazardous location is anywhere flammable gases, liquids, vapors, or dusts are just waiting for a spark.

In other words, the wrong flashlight could turn "just another day at work" into "surprise, you're in an action movie!"

remember this, hazardous environments are rated as:

Class I = gas

Class II = dust

Class III = fibers

The location of the hazards are rated as: 

Division 1 = hazard likely to exist. Think inside of an oil tanker.

Division 2 = hazard not likely to exist. Think next to a gas station pump.

For example, the above pictured Streamlight Dualie 3AA is rated for environments Class I, II, and III (gases, dusts, and fibers), Division I (hazard likely).

To view Streamlight's brief three-minute visual explanation of hazardous areas, view here →

To view Streamlight's flashlights for hazardous locations, click here →

For an in-depth explanation of the hazardous ratings, click here →

Industries using intrinsically safe (IS) flashlights

1. Oil and Gas Industry - Crucial in environments where flammable gases and vapors may be present.

2. Chemical Manufacturing - Chemical plants often have areas where explosive atmospheres can occur.

3. Mining - Mines (both above and below ground) have combustible gases and dusts, making IS flashlights essential.

4. Manufacturing - Certain manufacturing processes involve flammable materials or dusts.

5. Power Generation - Power plants, especially those dealing with fossil fuels, may require IS flashlights to prevent accidents.

6. Refineries - Similar to the oil and gas industry, refineries have environments with potential explosive hazards.

7. Pharmaceutical Industry - Pharmaceutical manufacturing processes involve volatile substances.

8. Utilities (Water and Wastewater Treatment) - Many of these facilities deal with potentially explosive gases or vapors.

9. Agriculture - Combustible dust is usually present in grain handling facilities.

10. Transportation (Railways and Airports) - Transportation hubs frequently have flammable substances