ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT IN HAZARDOUS AREAS – ONGOING COMPLIANCE, NOT A ONE OFF TICK…

If your operation involves flammable gases, vapours, or combustible dusts, you’re working in a hazardous area — and every piece of electrical equipment must meet EEHA (Electrical Equipment for Hazardous Areas) requirements.

EEHA compliance isn’t a set-and-forget exercise. It requires correct hazardous area classification, certified equipment, regular inspections, competent personnel, and accurate documentation. Without these in place, sites are exposed to serious safety risks, insurance issues, and potential shutdowns.

EAS supports clients to stay safe and compliant through practical, no-nonsense EEHA services. Our fully certified EEHA technicians and inspectors know what to look for, what’s acceptable under AS/NZS standards, and what needs to be fixed — before it becomes a problem.

Common EEHA issues we see:

  • Missing or incomplete certification
  • Outdated or inaccurate verification dossiers
  • Incorrectly rated equipment installed in zones
  • Inspections not carried out or not documented
  • Unauthorised modifications to equipment.

Most sites believe they’re compliant – until a proper inspection proves otherwise.

Why EEHA complianace matters:

  • Reduced safety risk for people andplant
  • Lower likelihood of incidents and unplanned downtime
  • Insurance and regulatory confidence
  • Protection of critical assets
  • Avoidance of costly shutdowns and remediation.

HOW EAS CAN HELP WITH KEEPING YOU EEHA COMPLIANT:

  • Installation of new equipment in Hazardous Areas
  • EEHA inspections (initial, period and sample)
  • Hazardous area classification reviews and updates
  • Verification dossier creation and clean-ups
  • Equipment certification reviews
  • EEHA maintenance planning and remediations support

If you want a clear, honest assessment of where your site stands – we’ll help you identify gaps and put a practical plan in place to address them.


  
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6 Reasons To Call EAS First

Qualified Professionals

Registered electricians, specialist technicians, Electrical & EEHA inspectors; our team have the knowledge, experience and expertise to deliver your project.

Experience you can Trust

With our proven track record delivering large scale projects across a wide range of industries including dairy, food, infrastructure and manufacturing – you can be confident that EAS has the skills and experience to deliver your project.

From design to installation, commissioning& maintenance, you can trust EAS to deliver a full end to end service.

Trusted Partnerships

One of our core values is People Matter.  We are committed to building long-term relationships built on reliability and integrity with our clients, suppliers and team.

24/7 Breakdown Support

Our customers are our priority. We provide fast response, service ensuring minimal downtime – 24/7.

Health & Safety Compliant

EAS are Prequal & SHE Certified. We ensure our staff are certified to work on your site and all your safety practices are upheld.  It’s important to us that we all go home safe at the end of each day.

ISO9001 Certified

As an ISO9001 certified company, you can be assured EAS will deliver quality solutions and always focus on continuous improvement.

What Our Clients Say

Andrew Richards

“We have engaged the EAS team for many of our projects over the years from maintenance to full turn key assignments such as Variable Frequency Controlled Pumps, Radar and Ultrasonic Level Measurement and Site Flow Meter Installation. We have found Carey and the team to have good project management skills across multiple disciplines, and they give a clear scope of work which is then delivered as detailed. EAS’ pricing is always competitive but not necessarily the cheapest as he often uses his maintenance background to engineer out foreseeable issues. EAS meets all company Health and Safety & Training requirements which is a must on our sites.”

Andrew RichardsMaintenance Manager
Mark Abbott

“We have used Electrical & Automation Services many times for various sized capital projects at the Hautapu site. Carey and his team have always shown an excellent level of attention to detail and commitment to completing work required in often trying conditions. Their process and product knowledge is extensive and the ability to provide options and alternate solutions to issues is a strength when it comes to the contractor selection process. I’ve always found their communication and ability to work in with the various changing priorities of a complex manufacturing environment excellent, and their willingness to go the extra mile to ensure customer satisfaction a positive attribute.”

Mark AbbottEngineering Project Manager
Matthew Bennett

“We are a large scale chemical company and with the way our company is structured we were always looking for a contractor that could supply a turn key solution. We worked closely with EAS initially to clarify the scope, but as always I got called away to other projects requiring my time. EAS was able to work unsupervised and safely to achieve a first rate install. From experience this would be not have been possible with other contractors I have used in the past.  

With their Electrical and Mechanical capability, they are positioned uniquely in that you don’t have to engage two contractors to get the job done.  By using EAS we were able to commit to a deadline which would have been impossible to achieve in the past. 

If you need a quality job, requiring both Electrical and Mechanical works don’t hesitate to give EAS a call. I don’t believe you will find a better partner in the greater Waikato for all your standard or overflow works.”

Matthew BennettNALCO Water Customer Project Engineer
Kelly & Jason Buchanan

“The team at EAS are always on board to tackle our electrical needs.

As farmers we need it done right first time with minimal down time. These guys always deliver. Their service is always friendly and
professional, and nothing is ever a problem.

We have no hesitation recommending them.”

Kelly & Jason BuchananFarmers

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