Case Studies Scotland
DSEAR Risk Assessment Example in Scotland
Our DSEAR work in Scotland supports organisations that need specialist assessment of dangerous substances, hazardous areas and operational fire and explosion risks.
The examples below show how DSEAR assessments are applied in practice and why site-specific findings matter. They also show how clear recommendations can help businesses improve safety more effectively.
RAF Lossiemouth
The challengeA request was made by The Ministry of Defence (MoD) Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S) agency to to carry out an independent review as regards compliance with the Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations …
Ferguson & Menzies
The challengeA visit was made to Ferguson & Menzies Ltd. premises in Glasgow on 21st October 2014 to consider compliance with the Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations 2002 (DSEAR). Operations carried out on-site incorporate …
Arran Aromatics
The challengeA visit was made to the Arran Aromatics site, Brodick, in August 2020 to consider compliance with the Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations 2002 (DSEAR), incorporating Amendment 1: June 2015. At the site, …
National Museums Scotland
The challengeA visit was made to the Collections Centre of the National Museum of Scotland to consider compliance in respect of the Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations 2002 (DSEAR). These regulations came into force …
The Highland Council
The challengeThe Highland Council is responsible for hundreds of commercial locations across the North of Scotland, and DSEAR RA was contacted in order to provide an external DSEAR audit at 9 of their most significant …
Sulzer Dowding – Falkirk
The challengeA visit was made to Sulzer, Dowding & Mills site, Falkirk in February 2015 to consider compliance in respect of the Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations 2002 (DSEAR). The Falkirk site is an …
Sulzer Dowding – Aberdeen
The challengeA visit was made to Sulzer, Dowding & Mills site, aberdeen in February 2015 to consider compliance in respect of the Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations 2002 (DSEAR). Sulzer have a network of …
Burn Stewart Distillers
The challengeBurn Stewart Distillers Limited is a leading producer of Scotch whisky brands for the global market and operates in several different locations. Their headquarters is based at the East Kilbride site in Scotland where …
Lightbody of Hamilton
The challengeLightbody Celebration Cakes are part of the Finsbury Foods Group and manufacture an extensive range of products at their site in Hamilton, Scotland. An independent survey of operations associated with this site was undertaken …
National Museums Scotland
The challengeA visit was made to the Collections Centre of the National Museum of Scotland to consider compliance in respect of the Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations 2002 (DSEAR). These regulations came into force …
The Highland Council
The challengeThe Highland Council is responsible for hundreds of commercial locations across the North of Scotland, and DSEAR RA was contacted in order to provide an external DSEAR audit at 9 of their most significant …
Devro (Scotland) Ltd
The challengeAn independent survey of operations associated with the Devro site in Moodiesburn was undertaken April 2012 at the request of senior management. Plant facilities allow for the preparation of a range of food casings …
RAF Lossiemouth
The challengeA request was made by The Ministry of Defence (MoD) Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S) agency to to carry out an independent review as regards compliance with the Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations …
Mentholatum
The challengeThe Mentholatum Company Ltd. occupy a large purpose-built warehouse facility at Eurocentral , Scotland and this provides internal storage for a wide range of raw materials, packaging components and finished products. The warehouse consists …
Denholm Seafoods
The challengeA visit was made to the Denholm Seafood site in Peterhead, Aberdeenshire in May 2015 to consider compliance in respect of the Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations 2002 (DSEAR). Activities carried out on-site …
LNER
The challengeA visit was made to LNER’s Clayhills Service Delivery Deport, Aberdeen, in September 2020 to consider compliance with the Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations 2002 (DSEAR), incorporating Amendment 1: June 2015. At the …
NVP Energy UK Ltd
The challengeA request was made by NVP Energy UK Ltd, to consider compliance with the Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations 2002 (DSEAR) for their Anaerobic Digester project at Bairds Malt, Arbroath Facilities. In 2020 …
DSEAR Risk Assessment Services in Scotland
A DSEAR assessment may be needed for businesses in Scotland where flammable liquids, gases, vapours, mists or combustible dusts are present in the workplace.
The assessment process helps identify how hazards arise, whether existing controls are suitable, and what additional measures may be needed. That can include equipment checks, area classification, ignition source control, procedures and training.