IMPROVING SECURITY AND HEALTH THROUGH PROPER IMPLEMENTATION OF THE INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMME OF ELECTRIC POWER EX EQUIPMENT DESIGNED IN FLAMEPROOF ENCLOSURE "D" AND INCREASED SAFETY "E" TYPE OF PROTECTION.

Inspection is an action that comprises the examination of electrical equipment to be performed without dismantling or with partial removal, where applicable, supplemented by means such as measurements to reach a certain conclusion regarding the state of the equipment in question. Maintenance is a combination of all actions taken in order to maintain or restore an object given that it is able to meet the relevant specifications and requirements to perform its set functions. The paper presents the most important aspects to be taken into account when carrying out inspection and maintenance of electrical equipment used in explosive atmosphere with type of protection flameproof enclosure "d" and increased safety "e" to ensure functionality and the type of protection equipment for safe operation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]