UL Launches Mobile App Providing Global HazLoc Technical Expertise

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29 Jan, 2016, 09:22 GMT

New HazLoc mobile application for global hazardous locations (explosive atmospheres) supply chain compliance

NORTHBROOK, Illinois, Jan. 29, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- UL, a leading global safety science organization, launches a global hazardous locations mobile app to facilitate a common understanding of global hazardous locations (explosive atmospheres) for industry stakeholders. The app benefits designers, manufacturers, distributors, inspection & regulatory authorities (AHJs), and end-users across the oil & gas, chemical, agricultural, pharmaceuticals, offshore, and mining industries.

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"Navigating the complex landscape of global hazardous locations is a challenge for industry stakeholders," states Jeff Smidt, Vice President and General Manager for UL's energy & power technologies division. "This new mobile app streamlines the information providing design, production, installation, inspection and regulatory compliance information in one trusted source – putting HazLoc technical expertise at the stakeholders' fingertips." 

Available on iTunes and Google Play to download for free, the UL HazLoc app includes the following attributes:

  • Types of explosive atmospheres
  • Likelihood an explosive atmosphere is present
  • Ignition-related properties of explosive atmospheres
  • Temperature classifications based on maximum surface temperatures
  • Methods of explosion protection regarding electrical and non-electrical risks of ignition
  • Markings required by both standards and by national or regional regulations
  • National, regional and international standards, including a "Find Your StandardTM" feature based on the selection of five simple data points
  • Ingress protection (IP) codes and Type ratings for equipment enclosures
  • Contact options for additional information and questions

Download the UL HazLoc app for free using:

iTunes®: http://bit.ly/HazLociTunesApp

Google Play™: http://bit.ly/HazLocAndroidApp

For more information on the HazLoc app: http://bit.ly/HazLocApp, or for more information on UL services for hazardous locations or oil & gas: ul.com/hazloc

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