EEHA Services for Agriculture | Grain & Combustible Dust Safety

Hazardous area electrical solutions for agricultural facilities

Agricultural operations involving grain, fertilisers, and bulk materials present significant risks due to combustible dust and volatile atmospheres.

Facilities such as silos, conveyors, mills, and storage systems can generate explosive dust clouds, making effective ignition risk management critical.

Inlex provides specialist EEHA (Electrical Equipment in Hazardous Areas) services to help agricultural facilities manage risk, maintain compliance, and ensure safe operation.

Combustible dust risks in agriculture

Unlike gas-based hazardous areas, agricultural facilities often deal with combustible dust explosions, which can be just as dangerous.

Common risk sources include:

• Grain handling and transfer systems
• Silos and storage bins
• Feedstock and fertiliser processing
• Dust accumulation in enclosed areas
• Mechanical equipment generating heat or sparks

Without proper controls, these environments can lead to explosion events, asset damage, and serious safety incidents.

Managing hazardous areas in grain & bulk handling

Effective risk management requires:

• Accurate hazardous area classification
• Correct selection of Ex-certified electrical equipment
• Installation in accordance with AS/NZS (IEC) 60079-14
• Ongoing inspection and maintenance under AS/NZS (IEC) 60079-17

Inlex ensures your facility meets these requirements, helping you maintain safe and compliant operations.

Our EEHA services for agriculture

Hazardous area classification

Assessment of dust and gas risks to define correct hazardous area zones within your facility.

Equipment selection & compliance

Specification and verification of IECEx-certified equipment suitable for combustible dust environments.

EEHA inspections & audits

Comprehensive audits to assess equipment condition, compliance status, and risk exposure.

Maintenance & rectification

Repair and upgrade of non-compliant or degraded equipment to restore safe operation.

Inspection & maintenance programmes

Development of tailored programmes aligned with AS/NZS 60079-17 to maintain long-term compliance.

End-to-end support for agricultural operations

Inlex provides full lifecycle support across:

• Design and engineering
• Installation and commissioning
• Inspection and maintenance
• Repair and overhaul
• Ex equipment supply

Delivering practical, reliable solutions for grain handling, storage, and processing facilities.

Benefits for agricultural facilities

• Reduce risk of dust explosions
• Maintain compliance with hazardous area standards
• Protect personnel and critical infrastructure
• Improve reliability of electrical systems
• Identify and resolve risks before incidents occur

Compliance with Australian Standards

Our services align with key standards:

• AS/NZS (IEC) 60079 series – Explosive atmospheres
• AS/NZS 60079-14 – Design and installation
• AS/NZS 60079-17 – Inspection and maintenance
• AS/NZS 3000 – Wiring Rules

Why Inlex?

• Specialist expertise in EEHA for combustible dust environments
• Proven experience in grain and bulk material handling facilities
• Practical, risk-based approach to compliance
• End-to-end service capability

Improve safety in grain & bulk handling operations

If your facility operates with combustible dust or bulk materials, managing hazardous area risk is critical.

Contact Inlex to learn how we can support your agricultural operation with EEHA inspections, audits, and compliance solutions.