DSEAR Dust Explosion Risk Assessment for Duty Holders

Combustible dust can create a serious fire and explosion risk in many workplaces. Dust from materials such as wood, flour, sugar and metal can form explosive atmospheres during routine tasks like conveying, milling, sanding, bagging and cleaning. If these risks are not properly assessed, a small initial explosion can lead to a far more damaging secondary blast.

This toolkit helps duty holders understand how dust explosion risks arise, where assessment gaps commonly occur and what effective controls look like in practice. It supports those responsible for DSEAR compliance in carrying out stronger risk assessments, improving consistency and helping protect both people and operations.