Case Studies Kent
DSEAR Risk Assessments in Kent
We provide DSEAR risk assessments throughout Kent for businesses that need to assess dangerous substances properly and understand the controls needed to reduce fire and explosion risks.
The case study examples below show how DSEAR applies in real workplaces with different processes, materials and operational pressures. They help show what good assessment work looks like in practice.
Comma Oils
The challengeA visit was made to Comma Oils site in Gravesend November 2016 to consider compliance with the Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations 2002 (DSEAR).Operations incorporate storage, blending and filling of various liquid components …
Moove Lubricants
The challengeA review visit was made to the Moove Lubricants (formerly Comma Oils) site in Gravesend in December 2019 to consider compliance with the Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations 2002 (DSEAR). Previously we had …
Sulzer Pumps – Ashford
The challengeAs part of the Sulzer Dowding Mills group the site provides a repair service to a range of industries and has both electrical and pumps divisions on the same site. The electrical division has …
Knauf
The challengeThe Knauf UK Ltd site at Sittingbourne, Kent, is a large continuous plasterboard production site with finished product going to the construction industry. Part of the process involves use of combustible dusts and gas …
DS Smith – Sittingbourne
The challengeDS Smith’s Kelmsley mill continuously produces card and cardboard for the packaging markets. An internal audit identified a requirement for the powder storage and handling facilities to have DSEAR risk assessments. A visit was …
Helios
The challengeHelios Homeopathy Ltd is a well-established homoeopathic pharmacy; who manufacture their own remedies and provide expert advice. As part of the manufacturing processes at its site in Tunbridge Wells; there is a need to …
Haynes Trucks
The challengeHaynes Trucks maintains diesel, CNG and LNG trucks at its depot in Ashford. A request was made to carry out a review of workshop operations as regards the additional risks posed by the servicing …
Recresco – Kent
The challengeA visit was made to the Recresco glass recycling site at Swanscombe in September 2014 to consider compliance with the Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations 2002 (DSEAR). The site provides commercial waste management …
MVV Energie AG
The challengeMVV Energie AG operates a large waste wood biomass plant at Ridham Dock near Sittingbourne, Kent. Electricity production is around 188kwh per year. As part of the processing operations, dangerous substances are used or …
Kent DSEAR Risk Assessment Services
Businesses in Kent may need a DSEAR assessment where dangerous substances create the possibility of fire, explosion or similar hazardous events. This may involve manufacturing, storage, handling, processing or maintenance activities.
A proper assessment reviews the real risks on site, including hazardous areas, ignition sources, controls, equipment and procedures. The outcome should be practical guidance that helps a business prioritise action rather than simply record a duty.