+**Explosion Proof** equipment is engineered to contain any internal explosion and prevent the ignition of a volatile external atmosphere by sparks, heat, or hot gases. This critical design ensures safety in hazardous locations where flammable gases, vapors, or [dust](/wiki/dust) could create a catastrophic [detonation](/wiki/detonation).
+## See also
+- [Hazardous Location](/wiki/hazardous_location)
+- [Safety Engineering](/wiki/safety_engineering)
+- [Industrial Safety](/wiki/industrial_safety)
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