The life cycle of a piece of equipment starts with the design, implementation, production and introduction to the market, followed by the need for repair or overhaul to ensure that the equipment continues to perform its function and that its safety level is not compromised. In the case of Ex equipment, specialist knowledge, competence and technical capabilities are required to carry out such refurbishment. J. S. Hamilton Poland – Certification Body, based in Siemianowice Śląskie, carries out the assessment of refurbishment workshops in accordance with the requirements of EN 60079-19.
- S. Hamilton also carries out obligatory assessment of the capability of operators in accordance with the requirements of the regulation of the Minister of Economy of 28 June 2002 on occupational safety and health, conduct of traffic and specialised fire protection in underground mines (Dz. U. 2002, No. 139, item 1169 as amended) in the scope of:
- explosion-proof equipment (item 10.15.4 of Annex No. 5 to the above-mentioned regulation)
- sections of powered roof supports and elements of these sections ( item 4.1.7 of Annex 4 to the aforementioned Regulation)
J.S. Hamilton Poland – Certification Body with the registered office in Siemianowice Śląskie also conducts a voluntary assessment of the overhaul capacity of plants to perform overhauls of machinery and equipment of ordinary construction.
