EEHA Services for Mining & Mineral Processing

Hazardous Area Electrical Compliance for Mining Operations

Mining and mineral processing are critical to the Australian economy, but downtime, safety incidents, and non-compliance in hazardous areas can have significant operational and financial consequences.

In many mining and processing facilities, potentially explosive atmospheres exist around process chemicals, dust, and gases. However, the requirements for managing electrical equipment in these areas are often misunderstood or overlooked.

Inlex provides specialist EEHA (Electrical Equipment in Hazardous Areas) services to help mining operations maintain compliance, reduce risk, and ensure safe, reliable performance.

Mining Environments Create Hidden Hazardous Area Risks

Hazardous area electrical equipment is specifically designed to prevent ignition, but over time, its effectiveness can degrade.

Mining environments accelerate this process.

Common risk factors include:

• Extreme temperatures (high and low)
• Corrosive chemicals and process exposure
• Vibration and mechanical impact
• Dust, dirt, and moisture ingress
• UV exposure and weathering
• Abrasion and physical wear
• Contamination from plant, insects, and biological factors

Without proper inspection and maintenance, these factors can compromise explosion protection and expose your site to significant risk.

Our EEHA Services for Mining

With over 50 years of combined experience in hazardous area electrical systems, Inlex supports mining operations across all stages of compliance and lifecycle management.

Hazardous Area Health Checks

We conduct initial EEHA audits to assess:

• Current compliance status
• Equipment condition
• Immediate risks and gaps

This provides a clear, cost-effective baseline of your site’s hazardous area integrity.

EEHA Audits & Compliance Inspections

We deliver detailed inspection programmes aligned with:

• AS/NZS (IEC) 60079 series (Explosive Atmospheres)
• AS/NZS 60079-17 (Inspection & Maintenance)
• AS/NZS 3000 (Wiring Rules)

Ensuring your site meets all regulatory and safety requirements.

Remediation & Compliance Solutions

Where non-compliant equipment or risks are identified, we:

• Develop practical rectification strategies
• Support implementation of corrective actions
• Ensure ongoing compliance and safe operation

Ongoing Inspection & Maintenance Programmes

We work with your team to implement structured EEHA inspection regimes that:

• Maintain compliance over time
• Reduce risk of failure or incident
• Extend equipment life
• Support operational continuity

Benefits for Mining Operations

• Maintain compliance with hazardous area standards
• Reduce risk of ignition and explosion incidents
• Improve equipment reliability in harsh environments
• Minimise unplanned downtime and disruptions
• Support safe, efficient plant operation

Compliance with Australian Standards

Our services ensure alignment with key standards for mining and hazardous areas:

• AS/NZS (IEC) 60079 series
• AS/NZS 60079-17
• AS/NZS 3000 Wiring Rules

Helping you meet both regulatory requirements and best practice safety standards.

Why Inlex?

• Specialist expertise in EEHA for mining and industrial environments
• Deep understanding of harsh operating conditions
• Practical, site-focused solutions, not just reports
• Proven experience across mineral processing facilities

Improve Safety and Compliance on Your Site

If your mining operation includes hazardous areas, ensuring your electrical equipment remains compliant is critical to safety and performance.

Contact Inlex to discuss how we can support your site with EEHA inspections, audits, and compliance solutions.