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Understanding DSEAR zones is crucial for workplaces that handle flammable gases, vapours, or dust. Correctly classifying hazardous areas helps prevent explosions and ensures compliance with UK safety regulations. For a complete overview of DSEAR and its requirements, read our Guide.
DSEAR zones are designated areas where flammable substances could create explosive atmospheres. They help organisations manage the risk of ignition and implement the right safety measures. Zones are categorised based on the likelihood and duration of a hazardous atmosphere occurring:
A DSEAR inspection can be carried out by any competent person — someone with the right training, experience, and knowledge to identify risks from dangerous substances and recommend effective control measures. This could be an in-house safety specialist or an external consultant, depending on your organisation’s resources and risk profile.
If you need help meeting your compliance duties, our DSEAR inspection services are carried out by experienced hazardous area safety consultants.
The Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations 2002...
Dec 14, 2021
The Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmosphere Regulations 2002 , or DSEAR for short, were brought into force to require employers to review all potential risks to people (employees and others) whose safety may be at risk of fires and explosions caused by dangerous substances in the workplace.
Under the legislation, the term dangerous substance is interpreted as: