Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations (DSEAR) Awareness


Purpose

This course will provide participants with an understanding of the requirements of the Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations (DSEAR) and how these apply to their workplace, work processes and experiments. This includes an introduction to the key aspects of DSEAR as well as the hierarchy of controls to consider when eliminating or reducing the risk associated with working with Dangerous Substances i.e. flammable dusts, liquids or gases and where explosive atmospheres may occur. The course also introduces the concept of hazardous area classification.

Outline

  • Case Studies
  • European and UK legislation
  • Risk Assessment
  • Assessing Risks
  • Dangerous Substances and hazardous properties
  • Hazardous Area Classification

At the end of the course you should be able to:

  1. Gain a basic knowledge of DSEAR
  2. Understand the principle drivers of DSEAR
  3. Support the development of a DSEAR risk assessment
  4. Describe the concept of hazardous area classification

Who is this for?

This course is intended for client employees or students in the case of universities who may come into contact with DSEAR substances.

What prior study is recommended?

Education, skills or experience equivalent to undergraduate level. Risktec module: Principles of Risk Management

How is it delivered?

In-house training

Face-to-face or live online (0.5 days)

This course can be customised.

We also offer DSEAR Practitioner training, which can be delivered following this DSEAR Awareness course.

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