Case Studies » CoSourced Ltd
DSEAR Risk Assessments Ltd was commissioned by CoSourced Ltd in 2023 to undertake a DSEAR review of the process operations at as regards the basement energy centre at The Shard, 32 London Bridge Street, London.
The site operations included a range of items that require assessment under DSEAR.
DSEAR imposes a requirement to eliminate or reduce risks to safety from fire, explosion or other events arising from the hazardous properties of any dangerous substance used in connection with a work process
The solution provided An assessment of compliance with the DSEAR regulations 2002 was carried and overall risk deemed as requiring improvements, some actions related to explosion protection and procedures to be implemented.
These actions included areas such as:
- Improving controls around gases & flammable storage
- Implementation of hazardous area classifications identified in the report
- Implement routine maintenance/inspection checks
- A review of procedures and training
- Signage and other procedural controls.
The above were clearly laid out in a detailed report for management to implement improvements in line with the priorities identified in the action plan.
