Declan Barry is the MD of ATEX Explosion Hazards a company providing nearly 50 years of Explosion Protection service to industry, which is now part of the worldwide ATEX group. Declan started as a Mechanical Engineer in Ireland in 1978, further education with the Institute of Industrial Management and Product Development 1984 to 87. Started his Explosion Protection career with Mercury Engineering in 1987, finishing as General Manager 1997, developing, testing and installing Explosion Suppression Systems for the Dairy industry. Declan bought Explosion Hazards Limited in 1998. Member of the Institute of Engineers in Ireland, National Standards Association of Ireland representative to CEN TC305 standards representative and BSI EXL/23. Council member of SHAPA and MHEA in the UK. Dublin +353 1 4738 007 or UK+44 1925 755 153 Email: info@explosionhazards.co.uk & Website www.explosionhazards.co.uk