An Engineer’s Guide to DSEAR
Employers have now been living with the Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations (DSEAR) since 2002. However, there remain a number of questions regarding the best route to compliance in a pragmatic and cost effective way.
TÜV Rheinland have helped a large number of customers with DSEAR issues across a range of sectors.
This course provides an overview of the different aspects of DSEAR required to operate a safe process, and comply with the requirements of the legislation.
You will learn the fundamentals of DSEAR and take away an action plan to check your facilities against the requirements of the legislation, and be able to identify potential improvements in your current compliance strategy.
1 day
£625 excl. VAT
Outline:
- Introduction and overview of legislation
- Properties of flammable materials
- DSEAR compliance in the Chemical and Pharmaceutical industries – ‘An operator’s view’
- Hierarchy of control and area classification
- Area classification exercise
- Overview of certified equipment
- ATEX certification for fans
- Retrospective certification for mechanical equipment
Who is this for?
Industry engineers and managers with responsibility for any element of the management of areas where there could be flammable or explosive atmospheres.
What prior study is recommended?
A basic understanding of the course subject area is beneficial but not essential.
At the end of the course you should be able to:
- Know successful approaches to complying with DSEAR
- Use your gained knowledge to reduce risks and cost
For groups
This course can be customised and delivered at a location that suits you.
Contact our training team to find out how we can support your training needs.
For individuals
This course is included in our public course schedule.