Case Studies Hertfordshire
DSEAR Risk Assessments in Hertfordshire
We support businesses in Hertfordshire with DSEAR risk assessments where dangerous substances, hazardous atmospheres and process risks need to be reviewed thoroughly and practically.
The examples below show how different sites can require different types of DSEAR input. They help demonstrate how assessments lead to clearer understanding, prioritised actions and stronger safety arrangements.
Gilbertson & Page
The challengeGilbertson and Page are manufacturers of dry dog and cat food biscuits for the commercial and retail pet care sectors. The site production was approximately 40,000 tonnes in 2016.The company contacted Mesh to carry …
Technical Signs
The challengeA visit was made to the Technical Signs site, at Watford, in 2020 to consider compliance with the Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations 2002 (DSEAR), incorporating Amendment 1: June 2015. Technical Signs is …
Altro
The challengeDSEAR Risk Assessments Ltd was commissioned to undertake a DSEAR review of the process operations at Altro in Letchworth Garden City. The site operations included a range of items that require assessment under DSEAR. …
Cornelius Group Plc
The challengeA visit was made to Cornelius Group PLC at Bishop’s Stortford, Hertfordshire, in September 2017 to consider compliance in respect of the Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations 2002 (DSEAR). The site provides warehousing …
DSEAR Risk Assessment Support in Hertfordshire
Where a Hertfordshire site involves flammable materials, combustible dusts or conditions capable of creating an explosive atmosphere, a DSEAR assessment may be needed to review the risks and existing safeguards.
This can include looking at how substances are stored and used, whether hazardous areas have been identified correctly, and whether current controls remain suitable. A practical assessment supports both compliance and day-to-day risk management.