Risk Support Services: DSEAR Assessments
If you work with dangerous substances, there could be a risk of fire, explosion or corrosion of metal. This could lead to death, serious injury or property damage, as well as serious consequences for your business. A DSEAR Assessment can help you ensure that you comply with the DSEAR (Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations 2002) and also identify and manage your risks effectively.
Call us on 0330 332 7969 or contact us through the website to discuss DSEAR Assessments.
What is classed as a dangerous substance under DSEAR?
There are many things that could be classed as dangerous substances. These would include solvents, paints, varnishes, flammable gases, such as liquid petroleum gas (LPG), dusts from machining and sanding operations, dusts from foodstuffs, pressurised gases and substances corrosive to metal.
They could be used as a core part of your business operations (such as a manufacturing process) or as part of a secondary activity (such as cleaning or maintenance). Either way, if the substances are potentially hazardous, they need to be carefully considered as part of a professional DSEAR assessment.
What could the consequences of a breach of the DSEAR be?
If an employee or member of the public is put at risk of death or serious injury, arising out of the company’s use of dangerous substances, you may be found to have committed a serious offence. If you have failed to complete a DSEAR Assessment prior to the incident, this could result in a significant fine, imprisonment or even both.
Call us on 0330 332 7969 or contact us through the website to find out more about DSEAR Assessments.
About Risk Support Services
We’re part of Butterworth Spengler Commercial Ltd – an independent insurance broking business established in 1924. DSEAR Assessments are just one of many Health & Safety services we offer to businesses across the UK.