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News Release from: Sira | Subject: DSEAR Regulations
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 25 July 2003
Sira Facilitates Compliance With DSEAR
Regulations
The Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations 2002 are enforced by HSE and Local Authorities, Fire Brigades and Petroleum Licensing Authorities.
DSEAR is a set of regulations recently introduced to protect people from fires, explosions and similar events arising from dangerous substances used in the workplace The Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations 2002 are enforced by HSE and Local Authorities, Fire Brigades and Petroleum Licensing Authorities
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 23 Sep 2004 at 8.00am (UK)
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DSEAR is applicable to many industries including chemical manufacture, processing, petrochemical industry offshore and onshore, handling manufacture and storage of bulk powders, petrol, flammable liquids, mining etc These regulations implement the ATEX Worker Protection Directive 1999/92/EC, the Explosive Atmospheres Directive (ATEX 137) and the Chemical Agents Directive 98/24/EC.
To help employers and the self-employed assess their responsibilities, Sira Test and Certification Ltd has introduced a new brochure, which outlines the requirements of the DSEAR regulations.
Risk assessments of workplaces are required under the management of Health and Safety Work Regulations 1999.
Existing workplaces must meet the DSEAR requirements by July 2006! Sira's new introduction to DSEAR provides clear and detailed explanations of all elements of the DSEAR regulations, to clarify companiesū responsibilities.
Covered in detail are: - Hazard Appreciation and Risk Assessment - Area Classification - Inspection of Installed Equipment - Certification - Training and certification of Personel - Preparation of Risk Assessment record A full and detailed paper about DSEAR is available from the Health and Safety Executive www.hse.gov.uk but Sira has produced this simple document to facilitate understanding of DSEAR regulations and how Sira can help.
Sira will offer companies a complete solution to meeting the DSEAR regulations, with the Sira Explosive Atmospheres Management Service (SEAMS).
A high level of professionalism and technical support from Sira can ensure clients meet the DSEAR regulations with a high degree of confidence and, if the organization does not require the full SEAMS scheme, a DSEAR Hazardous Area Healthcheck can be undertaken.
Sira also offers project management for companies wishing to comply with DSEAR.
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