DSEAR
DSEAR (The Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations of 2002) is the United Kingdom's implementation of the European Union-wide ATEX directive.
The intention of the Regulation is to reduce the risk of a fatality or serious injury resulting from a "dangerous substance" igniting and potentially exploding. Examples of a "dangerous substance" as defined by DSEAR include sawdust, ethanol vapours, and hydrogen gas. The regulation is enforceable by the HSE or local authorities.
See also
- Health and safety regulations in the United Kingdom
- Area classification
- Electrical Equipment in Hazardous Areas
- Equipment and protective systems intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres
- Intrinsic safety
- HSEQ
External links
- Information on DSEAR risk assessment & compliance
- DSEAR
- Inglewood Engineering - Hazardous Area Legislation Introduction
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