Hazardous Area Planned & Reactive Maintenance
CompEx certified support to keep Ex systems safe, compliant, and reliable
Planned Ex Maintenance Visits
Scheduled checks that reduce defects, callouts, and disruption.
Reactive Fault Support
Controlled response for urgent issues, with safe isolation and permits.
Remedials and Defect Closure
Fix inspection findings properly, then document what changed.
Dutyholder-Friendly Documentation
Clear records that support your site files and inspection regime.
Built for live industrial sites
Maintenance in hazardous areas is about Ex integrity, not just “still working”
In hazardous areas, equipment can appear functional while the explosion protection features have degraded. This is why hazardous area maintenance must be structured, documented, and delivered by competent people, with recognised guidance on inspection and maintenance in BS EN 60079-17.
WB Electrical provides hazardous area planned and reactive maintenance to support:
- sites with an established Ex inspection programme and defect log
- sites needing a new maintenance routine to prevent repeat failures
- live sites where downtime has to be controlled and planned
- dutyholders who need clear records, priorities, and closure evidence
What planned maintenance typically covers
- visual and close checks on Ex equipment, glands, cable entries, seals, and fixings
- bonding and earthing integrity checks, where accessible and within scope
- enclosure condition, corrosion, vibration damage, water ingress, dust ingress risks
- identification of non-compliant changes or undocumented modifications
- clear defects list, priority, and recommended remedials
Reactive support, the right way
Reactive issues in hazardous areas need calm control, correct competence, and safe working methods. We focus on fault isolation, temporary safe measures if needed, and proper remedial repair or replacement with the correct Ex equipment and documentation.
Your legal duty to maintain
Electrical systems must be maintained so far as reasonably practicable to prevent danger, Regulation 4 of the Electricity at Work Regulations sets this expectation for systems maintenance.
Call us today: 01698 883232
Get a quote for hazardous area maintenance
Tell us what zones you have, what equipment is on site, and whether you need planned visits, reactive support, or defect closure, we’ll recommend a practical maintenance approach.
Email: info@wbelectrical.co.uk
CompEx certified support, clear reporting, practical remedials.
Where hazardous area planned and reactive maintenance makes sense
Hazardous areas appear wherever explosive atmospheres may occur, and Ex equipment should be regularly inspected and maintained by competent people, with BS EN 60079-17 guidance on scope and frequency.
Distilleries and bonded warehouses
High-use process areas and storage environments demand consistent upkeep. Planned visits help identify loose glands, damaged enclosures, corrosion, and undocumented changes early. Reactive support keeps production moving when issues cannot wait for the next inspection cycle.
Chemical and pharmaceutical sites
These sites tend to be documentation-led and change-controlled. Planned maintenance supports defect closure, traceable upgrades, and consistent tagging and records. Reactive support provides controlled response when urgent issues arise within permit and safety systems.
Paint, coating and spray areas
Solvents and vapours, plus frequent washdown and harsh use, can accelerate deterioration. Planned maintenance focuses on sealing integrity, correct cable entries, bonding, and preventing water ingress. Reactive support is useful where any downtime affects throughput or finishing schedules.
Biomass and wood processing facilities
Dust, vibration, and mechanical handling can loosen fittings and damage containment. Planned visits pick up early wear, ingress risks, and impact damage. Reactive support helps you restore safe operation quickly after knock-on damage or unexpected failures.
Fuel storage and dispensing areas
Forecourts, pumps, bunds, and fuel transfer zones need reliable equipment and clear records. Planned maintenance helps manage corrosion and mechanical damage risks, and ensures isolation and emergency arrangements remain practical. Reactive support is critical where equipment faults affect availability and safety controls.
Waste, recycling and AD facilities
Continuous operation, harsh environments, and vibration can lead to recurring faults if not addressed systematically. Planned maintenance reduces repeat callouts by catching deterioration trends early. Reactive support helps you stay operational when issues occur outside planned windows.
Water and wastewater treatment sites
Certain process spaces can present hazardous area risks, and damp environments increase corrosion and ingress issues. Planned maintenance helps keep Ex equipment sealed and serviceable, and keeps records aligned after site upgrades. Reactive support is valuable where failures impact compliance, process continuity, or environmental controls.
Manufacturing and process lines
Sites with frequent additions and alterations often suffer from “site creep”, undocumented changes, and inconsistent standards over time. Planned maintenance creates a baseline and keeps the installation maintainable. Reactive support keeps downtime controlled when a single fault threatens production.
Hazardous Area Maintenance across Scotland
Reduce defects, protect Ex integrity, and stay in control of downtime
Send your site details and we’ll recommend a planned and reactive support approach aligned to your risks, operating hours, and inspection findings.
Trusted Electrical Experts
Fully Accredited & Fully Compliant
Our engineers are trained to the highest standards and certified across key industry schemes. Giving you peace of mind that your electrical systems are in safe hands.
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Other services you may be interested in
Hazardous Area Inspection and Testing
Structured Ex inspections and clear defect reporting aligned to BS EN 60079-17.
Hazardous Area Installations
CompEx certified installations, additions, and alterations on live industrial sites.
Planned Preventative Maintenance
Wider electrical PPM to reduce downtime across non-Ex areas and critical supplies.
Locations we cover
Central Scotland and beyond, including Glasgow, Edinburgh, East Kilbride, Hamilton, Motherwell, Airdrie, Coatbridge, Livingston, Bathgate, Falkirk, Stirling, Cumbernauld, Paisley, Renfrew, Clydebank, Dumbarton, Greenock, Ayr, Kilmarnock, Dunfermline, Kirkcaldy, Perth