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DSEAR Regulations
United Kingdom
The ATEX 137 Directive 99/92/EC has been combined with the Chemical Agents Directive 98/24/EC to form the Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations (DSEAR)
Route to Compliance
Basic Route for DSEAR Compliance is applying the principle of As Low As Reasonably Practicable shown opposite.
Provided careful plant management and appropriate training systems are in place the companies may demonstrate compliance
Similar requirements exist across the European Economic Area
So what are the requirements for DSEAR, the Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations cover any workplace where a potentially explosive atmosphere may exist.
The main principle requirements covers raw materials, storage and use, equipment selection and use, classification of work areas, training of personnel and maintenance and installation requirements.
It’s main provision is to conduct a site wide RISK ASSESSMENT to establish the hazards to be managed setting out conditions to be met to ensure the protection of person who either work in or are located near to hazardous facilities