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DSEAR Awareness

Managing dangerous substances and explosive atmospheres safely

DSEAR Awareness

Course Overview

This course introduces learners to the Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations (DSEAR) and explains how dangerous substances can create fire, explosion and serious injury risks. Learners will explore hazardous atmospheres, ignition sources, zoning principles and risk control measures. The course supports awareness of dangerous substance management in workplaces where flammable liquids, gases, vapours, dusts or explosive atmospheres may be present.

Learning Outcomes

  • Understand the purpose and scope of DSEAR
  • Identify dangerous substances and explosive atmospheres
  • Recognise ignition sources and explosion hazards
  • Understand zoning principles and hazardous areas
  • Apply appropriate risk control measures
  • Recognise emergency planning requirements
  • Support workplace compliance with DSEAR requirements

Course Structure (3 topics, 9 lessons)

Overview of DSEAR Legal Requirements
Roles and Responsibilities Under DSEAR
Conducting Comprehensive DSEAR Risk Assessments
135 minutes
9 lessons across 3 topics
2.5 CPD hours
Certificate valid 24 months
Employees, supervisors and managers working in environments where dangerous substances are present

Full library access during 14-day trial

Regulations Covered

Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations 2002 (DSEAR)Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 (COSHH)

Industries

constructionhealthcarelogisticsmanufacturingoffice

Topics

DSEARExplosive AtmospheresFlammable LiquidsFire RiskProcess Safety

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