DSEAR

DSEAR is aimed at employers to identify hazards within a workplace that uses dangerous substances and to control outbreaks of fires and explosions.

The aim of this course is to protect employers, employees, and other people who may be put at risk, such as visitors to the workplace and members of the public.

By the end of this course, you will have learned about:

• The consequences of fire and explosions in the workplace
• Dangerous substances
• Explosive atmospheres and where to find them
• The two European Directives for controlling explosive atmospheres
• How dangerous substances relate to explosive atmospheres
• The fire triangle and dust pentagon
• Risk assessments associated with DSEAR
• The elimination and substitution of dangerous substances
• The control and general safety measures required by DSEAR
• Preventative and protective measure against fire safety
• The five safety principles when working with dangerous substances.