Explosion protection is a topic that has concerned many in the radio industry over many years; if we look at the current situation, what are the relevant equipment standards that apply for ‘intrinsically safe’ equipment. This presentation will outline the standards that apply in Australia and New Zealand, highlighting that those that apply in some other areas of the world are not acceptable in our markets. ARCIA has commissioned a ‘white paper’ on the topic and this presentation will give an overview of the paper and the information relevant to the Australian and New Zealand market.