本欧洲标准规定了用于处理潜在爆炸性环境中使用的设备和保护系统的合适标准中的术语和定义（词汇）。 注意关于旨在用于潜在爆炸性环境的设备和保护系统的94/9/EC指令可适用于本欧洲标准涵盖的机器或设备类型。本标准不旨在提供符合94/9/EC指令的基本健康和安全要求的方法

This European Standard specifies terms and definitions (vocabulary) to be used in suitable standards dealing with equipment and protective systems intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres. NOTE Directive 94/9/EC concerning equipment and protective systems intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres can be applicable to the type of machine or equipment covered by this European Standard. The present standard is not intended to provide means of complying with the essential health and safety requirements of Directive 94/9/EC.