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Tyne and Wear DSEAR Risk Assessments Examples

Our DSEAR work in Tyne and Wear supports organisations that need specialist assessment of dangerous substances and the precautions required to reduce fire and explosion risks.

The examples below show how those assessments apply across different operational settings. They give a clearer picture of how DSEAR supports practical risk management on site.

SMH Products

SMH Products

The challenge

SMH Products is the UK’s leading manufacturer of mobile asbestos decontamination units. Following regulator action in late 2017, they required immediate assistance with DSEAR compliance issues. As such, the plant handles considerable quantities of …

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Opsec Security

Opsec Security

The challenge

A visit was made to the Washington, Tyne and Wear factory of OpSec to consider compliance in respect of the Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations 2002 (DSEAR). The DSEAR regulations came into force …

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DSEAR Risk Assessment Support in Tyne and Wear

Businesses in Tyne and Wear may need DSEAR support where dangerous substances create a risk of hazardous atmospheres, ignition events or workplace fire and explosion incidents.

A practical assessment helps review real site conditions, identify weaknesses in current controls and set out sensible actions for improvement. That may include area classification, equipment checks, procedure review and staff training needs.