Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres (DSEAR) Risk Assessment

The dangerous substances and explosive atmospheres regulations 2002 require employers who work with flammable or explosive substances to prevent danger from this source. If the dangerous substance cannot be substituted, this may be achieved either by preventing an explosive atmosphere forming, or by removing or controlling all ignition sources in the vicinity.

Dangerous substances include exteremely flammable, highly flammable and flammable liquids, flammable gases, LPG, oxidisers and explosive dusts. Common substances in use in the workplace include paints and varnishes, degreasing solvents, propane, oxy-acetylene, wood dust etc.

Risk assessments must be carried out to identify the hazards, the likelihood of a fire or explosion and what actions can be taken to reduce the risk to an acceptable level.

Our services include:

• Carrying out risk assessments in compliance with DSEAR
• Identifying actions to eliminate or reduce the risks identified
• Classifying areas containing explosive atmospheres in accordance with DSEAR (zoning)
• Preparing a hazardous area classification drawing so that these areas can be identified with warning signs.

We can also help with other requirements of the regulations, such as preparing emergency plans and providing information instruction and training.

If you would like to discuss this further, please contact us.