new regulations July 2006

The dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations 2002 (DSEAR 2002)

 

All workplaces must comply by 1st July 2006!

Your work place is potentialy affected if you have any of the following substances on site;
Paint, fuel, varnishes, solvents, LPG & welding gas. Equally, any dust created from sand, grain or milling operations.

The DSEAR 2002 was first introduced in 2003 to ensure the safe storage and use of potentially explosive substances for workplaces that were either built or modified after the 30th June 2003. The legislation puts duties on employers and the self-employed to reduce the risks from fires, explosions and other similar events for any individual in the workplace (e.g. employee, visitor etc). The legislation identifies numerous dangerous substances in the workplace including petrol, paint, varnishes, solvents,LPG and welding gas.

On the 1st of July this year (2006) the second implementation date came into force - this has seen the DSEAR 2002 become effective for all businesses within the UK (there are some exemptions for mining and offshore oil and gas production - see www.hse.gov.uk for further details).

 

Does your company require help and advice?

Have you assessed the potential risk in your department?

Did your fire risk assessment highlight any shortfalls?

 

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