Explosion Protection Experts in Germany
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Germany, who have recently used Explosion Protection
Dan H.
Last position:
Owner / Business Consultant at Unternehmensberatung Dan Hartung
- Strategic consulting and support for certifications according to ISO 9001, ISO 14001, VDA 6.3, IATF 16949, TISAX, and AZAV.
- Optimization of business processes to improve efficiency, legal compliance, and audit readiness.
- Delivery of professional training, including forklift training, safety briefings, and ADR 1.3.
Eberhart N.
Last position:
IT Project Lead at Uniper.energy
Project: Rollout of new infrastructure components
- Defined and managed the implementation of an overarching management framework with clear roles and responsibilities as part of the hardware rollout.
- Designed and established governance and control mechanisms, including the development of compliance requirements and processes for continuous quality assurance, supported by ServiceNow.
- Coordinated technical activities between service, infrastructure and specialist teams to ensure the smooth delivery and commissioning of printers and notebooks.
- Created a detailed rollout plan with specific timelines, milestones and responsibilities.
- Managed the procurement, delivery, testing, configuration, installation and on-site commissioning of hardware, including integration into existing IT systems.
- Established and continuously optimized processes for the procurement, distribution and use of printers and notebooks.
- Developed and implemented standardized provisioning processes, analyzed existing procedures, harmonized the processes involved and ensured compliance with security, compliance and quality requirements.
- Introduced agile methods to continuously improve the hardware provisioning process.
- Promoted collaboration through clear responsibilities and communication structures between internal IT teams and external service providers.
- Documented and monitored rollout progress, created rollout reports and tracked hardware implementation in real time.
- Supported change management and organized and delivered training sessions for end users.
- Created user manuals and online resources.
- Analyzed the existing hardware landscape, created hardware inventories, assessed current equipment and checked hardware compatibility.
- Developed detailed infrastructure mappings.
- Planned, organized and conducted structured interviews with key stakeholders and created requirements documents.
Robert P.
Last position:
Independent Risk & Safety Management Expert
- Safety concepts: high-level safety philosophies, active & passive fire protection philosophies and HSE management plans
- Project & engineering management
- Explosion protection & area classification (ATEX)
- Active and passive fire protection system design
- Evacuation & escape route planning
- Lead risk assessment workshops (HAZID, HAZOP and SIL)
- Fire & explosion risk assessments (FERA) and quantitative risk assessments (QRA)
Nico H.
Last position:
Project Manager Engineering/CapEx/Process Engineering at Sanofi
- Planning, URS/requirements and stakeholder management for a new Greenfield QC building 4000 m²
- Project realization
Rahman D.
Last position:
Accident Repair, Painting Work and Hail Damage at CarTech Manufaktur
- Integration/implementation of an MS Office environment including structure, governance, and rollout support
- Implementation and configuration of SharePoint
- Development of document management standards
- Development of an authorization and access concept including compliance and data protection requirements
- Training, quick guides, and support for sustainable use
Winfried L.
Last position:
Project and Construction Manager at Freelance work
- Setting up and monitoring a schedule in the form of a bar chart
- Keeping a site diary, including timesheets for each trade
- Coordinating and monitoring the specialist companies involved in the construction work
- Checking measurements together with the executing companies
- Determining costs according to the relevant calculation rules or DIN 276, as well as invoice review
- Monitoring including detailed corrections
- Applying for official building acceptance and personal participation in the official acceptance
- Monitoring defects found before and during acceptance, including listing limitation periods for building defects
- Cost control based on the data from the specification and the resulting monitoring of the executing construction companies by comparing cost estimates and contract prices
- Preparing, updating and monitoring detailed cost, time and capacity plans
- Obtaining expert reports
- Collecting and submitting all documents for the building authority
Ralf H.
Last position:
HSE Manager at Hitachi Energy
- New build of a converter station in Nortorf/Wilster for Tennet.
- Supervision and coordination of the companies involved in the project.
- Advice and support for the commissioning project management on all occupational and fire safety issues.
- Instruction of companies and their employees about the project specifics during commissioning.
- Requesting and collecting job descriptions and associated risk assessments.
- Supervision and issuing of work permits for respective tasks.
- Monitoring compliance with legal requirements for occupational and fire safety on construction sites.
- Maintaining incident statistics and analyzing incidents.
- Regular inspections and documentation.
- Conducting kick-off meetings with client and contractors.
- Monitoring and ensuring compliance with specific work details.
- Monitoring and ensuring proper protective measures during work.
Adam B.
Last position:
EHS Manager at Dematic
- Designed and implemented a comprehensive EHS strategy for complex conveyor installations on a 95,000 m² project site with over 16 km of conveyor network
- Fully integrated EHS components into all project phases through close collaboration with interdisciplinary project teams in a multi-shift operation
- Established and continuously developed an integrated safety management system for up to 300 employees with ongoing optimization of safety standards
- Responsible for coordinating recurring startup meetings for the EHS-compliant implementation of large-scale conveyor sections
- Proper development and management of safety documentation (RAMS, EHS plans, work permits) for large industrial systems
- Regularly performed EHS inspections and comprehensive site coordination in a continuous shift operation
- Led the Lock-out/Tag-out (LoTo) process to ensure maximum equipment safety
- Planned and delivered targeted EHS training and toolbox talks for teams in a large project environment
- Successfully introduced Dematic EHS guidelines with structured reporting and ongoing performance monitoring
- Led strategic EHS meetings to continuously reinforce the safety mindset in a dynamic work environment
Andreas L.
Last position:
Freelancer for Quality, Environmental and Occupational Safety Management at Freelancer
- Rheinmetall Aviation Services, Weeze, in Quality IT Design: development of quality software, consulting and coordination between Rheinmetall, Siemens and MM1 for the F35 Joint Fighter project in Weeze
- PDSL / Bentley (United Kingdom) in galvanic quality management: troubleshooting and problem solving for galvanized plastic surfaces
- Wolt (food), nationwide pre-requisite ISO22002 assessments for food storage warehouses, HACCP/hygiene consulting
Aaron P.
Last position:
Hiwi Structural Dynamics at Bauhaus-Universität
- Support MATLAB-based exercise sessions, assisting students with computational analysis of SDOF, MDOF, Tuned Mass Damper, and Continuous Systems.
- Guide students in implementing and interpreting dynamic response simulations and vibration analysis results.
- Solve example problems during tutorial sessions to reinforce theoretical and numerical concepts.
Michael S.
Last position:
Senior Hardware Development at Sabik Offshore GmbH
Use case analysis
Evaluation tests
Hardware and software specification
Component research
Cost price calculation
Project planning and control
System design
Circuit development and simulation
PCB layout
Reliability analysis
Engineering/EMC tests
Mixed-signal design (Multiprocessor)
DC/DC design
Manufacturable design
Lightning protection
Altium Designer
LTSpice
MS Office
MS Project
Mustafa A.
Last position:
Freelance HSE Consultant at Shell
- Ensure implementation of local safety regulations and Shell HSE
- Daily review of Shell work permits on site and LMR lists for contractors
- Carry out safety briefings and training on working at height and confined spaces
- Conduct investigations into near misses and accidents
- Ensure the implementation of the project HSE standards
- Perform regular safety inspections for the site to take preventive measures
- Investigate unsafe conditions and life-saving rules and define a new corrective action plan
- Publish and deliver toolbox presentations
- Coordinate security and fire watchdogs
- Reporting/documentation and creation of new prevention plans for improvement points
- Support from TÜV for regular audits to check ATEX areas and implement new protective measures
Leonardo H.
Last position:
Founder & Managing Director at Logic-Core GmbH
Logic-Core GmbH specializes in industrial automation technology and offers tailor-made solutions and comprehensive project management from the initial idea to execution.
Custom, client-focused freelance engineering services in the field of automation technology.
Development of custom PLC programs and modern visualization systems using TIA Portal, Step 7 and WinCC Flexible.
Design, creation and optimization of electrical schematics with WS-CAD Electrix, consistently taking into account and complying with current SIL and ATEX standards.
International commissioning, maintenance and troubleshooting of automation systems in the chemical, food, recycling, pharmaceutical and renewable energy industries.
Personal technical consulting, reliable customer support and extensive staff training.
Many years of cross-industry experience in commissioning complex technical systems.
Eckart H.
Last position:
Founder at AREGUS Services
- Consulting for industrial companies in the area of legal compliance (EHSQ), i.e. for safety, environmental and health protection, and management topics
- Explosion protection for Bayer AG, DB Cargo (Deutsche Bahn), Siemens, H.G.S., Dehn SE, Eickhoff Maschinenfabrik and Eickhoff Gießerei
- Consulting on explosion protection
- Preparation of explosion protection documents and training of competent persons for the inspection of systems in Ex areas
- Consulting projects for Cölner Benzin Raffinerie, AECI Schirm, Aglukon, Aixtron
- EC conformity assessment procedures according to the Machinery Directive, ATEX and Low Voltage Directive (risk assessment and CE marking, machine safety)
- Fire and explosion protection for Marienhospital BOT
- Assessment of older machines at H.G.S. (CHP plants)
- EC conformity assessment procedures for REMONDIS, Josef Meissner, Huber Technology and Milag paint booths
- Consulting services on machine safety for ENGIE, Aixtron and BASF
- Consulting projects for Ruthmann aerial work platforms, Hydac and Sika
- Projects for ABA Pyrotechnik and confidential projects for the defense industry
- Project support for the new construction of hazardous substance storage and interim safety specialist for FIEGE HealthCare Logistics GmbH
- Hazardous substance management for chemical plant manufacturers, chemical companies and the sugar industry (Südzucker, Beneo Palatint)
- PAAG procedures, risk assessments and EC conformity assessment procedures for plant safety
- Coaching of safety specialists and organizational optimization at H.G.S., Aglukon, Fiege Biblis, Pentair and the University of Mainz
- Auditor for management systems (SpaEfV, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 50001, ISO 45001, sustainability) at TÜV Nord, TÜV Saar, SGS, GUTcert, Qualidata, BerlinCert and azmZert
- Introduction of QM, EM, EnM, OSH and DP at Schäfer Shop
- Introduction of an IMS (QM, EM, OSH) at Stiga GmbH
- Redesign of the environmental management software from InPlus GmbH and consulting on the introduction of ISO 45001 at Jung Pumpen
- Quality optimization processes for Audi AG and technical process optimization at Bugatti Automobiles
- Consulting in painting processes at Weiss Automotive GmbH
- Optimization of chemical process workflows at Basista Leiterplatten GmbH and logistics and quality optimization for Audi AG at Gruppo Prima in Italy
- Interim H&S Manager for Media-Saturn Holding group and support for integrated management systems at FIEGE Unna GmbH & Co. KG
- Occupational safety at H.G.S., EVO – Energieversorgung Oberhausen AG, FIEGE Logistik Biblis GmbH, as well as external safety engineer and quality manager at IAG GmbH and WespAG
- External consultant for occupational safety and environmental protection at Köppen GmbH, various metal processing companies, Hollingsworth & Vose, ROM – Rudolf Otto Meyer and Venator
- BG-certified trainer for safety engineer training (machine safety, explosion protection, fire and explosion protection, hazardous substances)
- Speaker for specialist seminars at Haus der Technik, VCI, TÜV Nord Akademie, SGS Academy, LVQ, Akademie der Ingenieure and BBG
- Lecture on zoning in explosion protection at the University of Wuppertal
- Measurement services: WHO fiber measurements, technical measurement of inhalation exposure according to TRGS 402, mold analysis and noise measurements
- Support with approval procedures for new construction and approval of hazardous substance storage facilities and painting systems at IAG and Eickhoff Maschinenfabrik
- Development of exclusive services: near-miss reporting system software, behavior-based safety system (VBS), psychological occupational safety system, 5S (Kaizen), hazardous substance register software, data protection support
- Functional safety (PL according to DIN EN ISO 13849-1, SIL according to IEC/EN 62061 and IEC/EN 61511)
- PAAG procedures (HAZOP studies)
- Lead auditor for ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 50001 and ISO 45001
- Measurement of airborne pollutants (TRGS 400, 402), noise measurements, health management and stress and burnout prevention
- Training: EC conformity assessment procedures/CE marking, machine safety, plant safety, functional safety, explosion protection, hazardous substances officer, fire and explosion protection, leadership seminars, PPE against falls from height, certification training for aerial work platforms, forklifts and cranes
- Talks and specialist articles from 1994 to 2024 at materials science conferences, Essen Explosion Protection Days, Bergische Universität Wuppertal, FORUM occupational safety chemistry and publications in TÜV environmental management advisor, Mikrokosmos and other trade journals
Eberhard L.
Last position:
Competent Person for Explosion Protection at Ölwerke Schindler
Development of an explosion protection concept for a planned pilot plant
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Statistics of experts using Explosion Protection
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
25 years
Position duration
5.3 years
Positions per freelancer
11
Top business areas
Quality Assurance, Operations, Project Management
Top industries
Manufacturing, Chemical, Energy
Certification focus areas
Operations, Quality Assurance, Information Technology
Bachelor's degree or higher
93%
Master's degree or higher
60%
Certifications per freelancer
3
Most common languages
German, English, Spanish
Speak two or more languages
86%
Based on our profile pool as of 19 Sep 2026.
Daily rate distribution
The chart shows how the daily rates of freelancers in this technology in Germany are distributed, based on recent contracts on our platform. Each bar covers a rate range — its height shows how many freelancers charge within that range.
Average rates of experts in Germany using Explosion Protection
Rates are based on recent contracts and do not include FRATCH margin.
The average daily rate is the mean of all daily rates from recent contracts of comparable freelancers on our platform.
The median daily rate is the middle value of all daily rates — half of comparable freelancers charge less, half charge more. Unlike the average, it is barely affected by outliers.
Calculated based on our freelancers’ daily rates as of 19 Sep 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
Explosion Protection experts industry focus
See which industries our matched freelancers work in most often — every figure is calculated live from the freelancers on FRATCH.
- Manufacturing (81%)
- Chemical (71%)
- Energy (48%)
- Automotive (38%)
- Construction (38%)
- Professional Services (38%)
- Transportation (29%)
- Pharmaceutical (29%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
Hazardous environments
Explosion protection prevents ignition and limits the effects of fires or explosions where combustible gases, vapours, mists or dust can occur. It covers process design, equipment selection, zoning, risk assessment and protective measures across industrial facilities.
ATEX foundations
The field is closely linked to ATEX requirements, hazardous area classification and intrinsically safe equipment. Strong specialists understand how the European framework affects machinery, electrical systems, instrumentation and workplace procedures, while aligning technical decisions with the operating conditions of each site.
Systems and tooling
- Classify zones for gas, vapour and combustible dust hazards
- Select certified equipment for hazardous areas
- Review ignition sources, ventilation and containment
- Prepare explosion protection documents and technical records
- Support inspections, commissioning and change control
Work may involve process plants, storage facilities, manufacturing lines, laboratories, energy sites and dust-producing operations. Specialists often work with safety instrumented systems, process control, electrical design and maintenance teams.
When expertise matters
Companies bring in freelance expertise when they are planning a new installation, changing a process or preparing for an audit. Outside support is also useful when internal teams need an independent assessment, updated documentation or practical guidance during commissioning. In Germany, projects may require close coordination between remote analysis and on-site inspections.
Skills that set experts apart
The strongest professionals combine regulatory knowledge with hands-on engineering judgement. They can trace a hazard from the process through equipment, wiring, ventilation and operating procedures, then explain the remaining risk clearly to managers and technicians. They also document assumptions, verify certificates and challenge controls that look compliant but are not suited to real plant conditions.
Choosing the right specialist
Look for experience with the relevant substance, process and protection concept rather than a generic safety background. Ask for examples of zone classification, equipment reviews, inspection support or explosion protection documents similar to the planned work. German-language communication can be important for site teams and local documentation, while remote collaboration works well for reviews, calculations and document preparation.
Frequently asked questions
Everything clients usually want to know about Explosion Protection, in one place.
Explosion Protection reduces the likelihood and consequences of explosions in areas where combustible gases, vapours, mists or dust may form an ignitable atmosphere. It combines risk assessment, hazardous area classification, ignition control, suitable equipment and organisational measures.
Explosion Protection is the broader discipline, while ATEX refers to the European requirements for equipment, protective systems and workplaces in potentially explosive atmospheres. A qualified specialist applies the relevant ATEX principles to the process, equipment selection, documentation and operating controls.
A strong Explosion Protection specialist may also bring process safety, electrical engineering, instrumentation, functional safety, ventilation or mechanical design skills. Experience with hazardous area classification, equipment certification, inspection planning and technical documentation is especially valuable.
The right level depends on the risk, process complexity and deliverable. Explosion Protection work for a simple equipment review differs from a new process plant, where a specialist may need to coordinate zoning, ignition source analysis, protective systems, commissioning and site procedures.
Explosion Protection supports remote work for document reviews, calculations, design checks and risk workshops. On-site visits are often useful for verifying equipment, ventilation, housekeeping, process layouts and operating practices, particularly when a project is based in Germany.
Explosion Protection focuses specifically on preventing and limiting explosive atmospheres and ignition. It complements broader process safety, fire protection and occupational safety measures rather than replacing them, so the project scope should define how these disciplines connect.
A freelancer working with Explosion Protection may deliver hazardous area classifications, ignition source assessments, equipment schedules, conformity reviews, inspection plans and explosion protection documents. The exact package should reflect the process, substances, equipment and applicable requirements.
Ask how the specialist links the hazard assessment to actual equipment, operating conditions and maintenance tasks. Good Explosion Protection work states its assumptions, uses suitable certificates and standards, identifies residual risks and gives site teams controls they can apply in practice.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used Explosion Protection in their recent projects is 99 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 794 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Germany who have used Explosion Protection in their recent projects, 93% hold at least a Bachelor's degree and 60% hold at least a Master's degree.
On average, freelancers in Germany who have used Explosion Protection in their recent projects have 25 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 5.3 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used Explosion Protection in their recent projects are German (100%), English (81%), and Spanish (24%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used Explosion Protection in their recent projects are Manufacturing (81%), Chemical (71%), and Energy (48%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used Explosion Protection in their recent projects are Quality Assurance (86%), Operations (76%), and Project Management (76%).
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