{"id":2217,"date":"2021-10-22T10:48:38","date_gmt":"2021-10-22T10:48:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.woodwardgroup.net\/?p=2217"},"modified":"2021-10-22T10:49:27","modified_gmt":"2021-10-22T10:49:27","slug":"is-your-business-dsear-compliant","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.woodwardgroup.net\/is-your-business-dsear-compliant\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Your Business DSEAR Compliant?"},"content":{"rendered":"<h4><strong>It is vital that businesses adhere to DSEAR in order to safeguard employees from potentially dangerous substances in the workplace. But how can you ensure your business is DSEAR compliant? Woodward Group provides practical advice in our latest article.<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>In accordance with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hse.gov.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Health &amp; Safety Executive<\/a> (HSE), the Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations 2002 (DSEAR) legally require employers to control the risks to safety from fire, explosions, and substances corrosive to metals.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-2219 alignright lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.woodwardgroup.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/DSEAR-compliant-article--300x200.jpg\" alt=\"DSEAR compliant feature image\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.woodwardgroup.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/DSEAR-compliant-article--300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.woodwardgroup.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/DSEAR-compliant-article--190x127.jpg 190w, https:\/\/www.woodwardgroup.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/DSEAR-compliant-article--20x13.jpg 20w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 300px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 300\/200;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-2219 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.woodwardgroup.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/DSEAR-compliant-article--300x200.jpg\" alt=\"DSEAR compliant feature image\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.woodwardgroup.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/DSEAR-compliant-article--300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.woodwardgroup.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/DSEAR-compliant-article--190x127.jpg 190w, https:\/\/www.woodwardgroup.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/DSEAR-compliant-article--20x13.jpg 20w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/noscript>DSEAR should not be confused with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.woodwardgroup.net\/services\/atex\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ATEX<\/a>, which consists of two EU directives that outline the standards for equipment to be used in an explosive atmosphere \u2013 this is often seen as a yellow Ex symbol on the equipment.<\/p>\n<p>DSEAR applies whenever there is work being carried out by an employer (or self-employed person) and a dangerous substance is present that could be a risk to the safety of people as a result of fires, explosions or through corrosion. This includes the general public as well as other employees or workers.<\/p>\n<h5><strong>What are \u2018Dangerous Substances\u2019?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>\u2018Dangerous substances\u2019 are flammable gases, mists or vapours, or combustible dusts. Examples that you might find in the workplace include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Solvents<\/li>\n<li>Paints and varnishes<\/li>\n<li>Flammable gases<\/li>\n<li>Liquid petroleum gas (LPG)<\/li>\n<li>Dusts from machining and sanding operations<\/li>\n<li>Dusts from food stuffs<\/li>\n<li>Pressurised gases<\/li>\n<li>Substances corrosive to metal<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>All manner of substances can lead to an outbreak of fire or an explosion \u2013 even things you\u2019d probably never think of being a hazard, such as flour or animal feed. That\u2019s what often makes controlling them not only difficult, but vital. The purpose of DSEAR is to make sure businesses are aware of these dangers and that they understand how to manage them responsibly.<\/p>\n<h5><strong>To remain DSEAR compliant, employers must:<\/strong><\/h5>\n<ol>\n<li>Carry out a risk assessment to find out what dangerous substances are in their workplace and what the potential risks are<\/li>\n<li>Put measures in place to either remove or control those risks<\/li>\n<li>Put controls in place to reduce the effects of any incidents involving dangerous substances<\/li>\n<li>Prepare plans and procedures to deal with accidents, incidents and emergencies involving dangerous substances<\/li>\n<li>Make sure employees are properly informed about and trained to control or deal with the risks from the dangerous substances<\/li>\n<li>Identify and classify areas of the workplace where explosive atmospheres may occur and avoid ignition sources in those areas<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h5><strong>Professional Guidance<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>We understand that many companies do not have the necessary in-house expertise to ensure hazardous area electrical design, installation and inspections are DSEAR compliant and adhere to ATEX directives. This is where we can help.<\/p>\n<p>Our team of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.woodwardgroup.net\/woodward-group-adds-compex-to-accreditations-catalogue\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CompEx accredited<\/a> specialists provide full hazardous area inspection, testing, installation and maintenance services for workplaces that may contain dangerous substances. To find out more, please <a href=\"https:\/\/www.woodwardgroup.net\/contact-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">get in touch<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h5><strong>Call us on\u00a0<a href=\"tel:01283819379\">01283 819379<\/a>\u00a0or email us at\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:enquiries@woodwardgroup.net\">enquiries@woodwardgroup.net<\/a><\/strong><\/h5>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It is vital that businesses adhere to DSEAR in order to safeguard employees from potentially dangerous substances in the workplace. But how can you ensure your business is DSEAR compliant? Woodward Group provides practical advice in our latest article. 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