Course Duration: 30+ minutes
This Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations (DSEAR) Training course provides an essential awareness of this key legislation and what it means for an organisation.
This awareness-level programme ensures you understand this legislation and how to implement appropriate safety measures that promote secure working environments. It aims to help you minimise the risk of accidents, incidents and potential catastrophes.
| Course Duration | 30+ minutes |
|---|---|
| Approval body | IIRSM |
| Format | Fully online |
| Assessment | Multiple choice |
| Certification | Same-day digital certificate |
| Certificate Valid For | 3 years |
This course contains the following sections:
Provides a thorough understanding of the Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations 2002 and the dangerous substances that this legislation covers. Also explores the legal, moral and financial reasons for DSEAR at work, where DSEAR applies and the key regulations that come under it.
Looks at the use of DSEAR risk assessment to control the risks of injuries, illnesses or harm. Helps trainees decide how and what must be done to minimise the risk of fires, explosions or contact with corrosive metals.
Discusses a hierarchy of risk control measures to eliminate or control DSEAR risks at work.
Provides an understanding of area classification where flammable atmosphere might occur and what steps must be followed to ensure everyone’s safety.
Explains how to plan ahead for any accidents, incidents or emergencies that may result from DSEAR hazards.
Outlines employers’ responsibilities in providing sufficient training and guidance to employees to control and minimise DSEAR risks. Also explains what must be included as part of DSEAR awareness to create a safe workplace.
The course certificate includes:
An IIRSM-approved DSEAR Training certificate will be available for download and printing instantly upon course completion.
Users must complete an assessment before earning their certificate.
The end-of-course test is:
A score of 80% is required to pass.
The Dangerous Substances Explosive Atmospheres Regulations (DSEAR) 2002 aim to protect people and the environment from fires, explosions and similar disasters caused by dangerous substances and explosive atmospheres. A clear understanding of the Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmosphere Regulations is essential for any organisation where these hazards are present.
Ensuring necessary training is provided helps to:
If your operations involve dangerous substances and explosive atmospheres or situations that generate them, you must adhere to DSEAR regulations. This includes sectors such as manufacturing, chemical processing, warehousing and even office environments where the use of flammable substances is common.
Employers have the following duties under this legislation:
Accidental fires and explosions can be devastating. The potential for loss of life, serious injury, property damage or forced downtime is more severe than almost any other type of workplace accident. This risk is even greater when flammable liquids, dust, gasses or solids are present in your workplace.
Our online DSEAR training course gives you an essential understanding of this key legislation and what it means for your organisation. It helps ensure you are in full compliance with the law when working with dangerous substances or explosive atmospheres and supports safer working.
DSEAR Training provides essential awareness of the Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations (DSEAR). It explains the key requirements under DSEAR and helps workers understand how to handle dangerous substances safely, identify risks, apply control measures and follow emergency procedures.
The training certificate is valid for three years. After this, it’s necessary to retake the training to renew your certification and refresh your knowledge.
DSEAR Training is for anyone who works in environments where dangerous substances are present. It ensures employees understand key requirements set out by DSEAR and the fundamentals of managing dangerous substance risks, including metal corrosion, fire and explosions.
DSEAR stands for Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations. These UK regulations are designed to protect employees and the public from risks related to dangerous substances in the workplace.
DSEAR applies to workplaces where dangerous substances are present. These are substances that can cause fire, explosion or metal corrosion.
COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health) applies to hazardous substances that can directly harm human health through inhalation, ingestion or skin contact.
The two regulations are not mutually exclusive. Certain workplaces must comply with both DSEAR and COSHH.
Employers have several legal duties under DSEAR, including:
This DSEAR training course is delivered fully online. Learners can complete it at their own pace on any internet-connected device. The course includes audio narration, a multiple-choice assessment and instant certification upon successful completion.
As a DSEAR awareness course, it takes approximately 30 minutes to complete. Duration may vary depending on your internet connection and the time spent on assessment questions.
Yes. This course is approved by the International Institute of Risk & Safety Management (IIRSM).
The course is priced at £25 + VAT for a single trainee. Discounted rates are available for bulk purchases. Click on ‘Discount’ beneath the ‘Buy Now’ button for more details.
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