Case Studies Lancashire
Lancashire DSEAR Risk Assessments
Our DSEAR work in Lancashire supports organisations that need clear, site-specific assessment of dangerous substances, hazardous areas and explosion risk.
The examples below show how assessments are applied to real operations rather than generic scenarios. They help explain how DSEAR findings can lead to practical improvements in safety and compliance.
Kaman UK
The challengeA visit was made to the Kaman Composites site, Darwen, in December 2018 to consider compliance with the Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations 2002 (DSEAR), incorporating Amendment 1: June 2015. At the site, …
Victoria Foods
The challengeAware of the need for a DSEAR risk assessment due to the large volumes of dust being released into the environment when handling dry powders during several stages of the manufacturing process; Victoria Foods …
Bright Blue Foods
The challengeAn assessment of the Shadsworth & Blackburn sites of Bright Blue foods (BBF) was carried out in compliance with the Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations (DSEAR) 2002 in December 2015. DSEAR compliance is …
TK Components
The challengeAn independent survey of operations associated with the recently built spray plant building at TK Components site in Manchester was undertaken in 2012 at the request of senior management. Spray Plant facilities at the …
DSEAR Risk Assessments in Lancashire
Where dangerous substances are present at a Lancashire site, DSEAR may require the business to assess the risks created by those materials and put suitable control measures in place.
This can involve reviewing storage, handling, process activities, ignition sources, ventilation, area classification and equipment suitability. A practical DSEAR report helps businesses understand what matters most and what needs attention first.