ATEX and DSEAR Training

When you need Hazardous Training, a knowledgeable and experience partner will make all the difference. Intertek is the ATEX and DSEAR training provider of choice for companies that require custom courses on site safety. Our clients include the MoD, Public Utilities, and Rolls Royce.

Our training is truly 'bespoke' and delivered by practitioners and industry experts in the field of ATEX and DSEAR. By analyzing your company needs, we can dramatically reduce the course duration and maximize retention of information.

ATEX Training

ATEX training focuses on the ATEX (Atmosphères Explosibles) Directives, which are European Union regulations aimed at preventing explosions in workplaces where explosive atmospheres may occur due to the presence of flammable gases, vapors, mists, or dusts. There are two key ATEX directives:

1. ATEX 137 (also called ATEX Workplace Directive 1999/92/EC): This directive covers the safety of workers and the responsibilities of employers to minimize explosion risks in hazardous areas.

2. ATEX 114 (also called ATEX Equipment Directive 2014/34/EU): This directive focuses on the equipment and protective systems used in explosive atmospheres, ensuring that they are designed and manufactured to be safe.

ATEX training provides knowledge and skills related to both of these directives, with an emphasis on:

1. Identifying Hazardous Zones: Learning how to classify areas into zones based on the likelihood and duration of explosive atmospheres.

2. Understanding ATEX Equipment: Knowing which types of equipment are certified for use in specific hazardous zones and ensuring proper installation, maintenance, and operation of this equipment to avoid ignition risks.

3. Risk Assessment and Control: Identifying and assessing potential risks related to explosive atmospheres and implementing appropriate control measures to mitigate them, such as proper ventilation, gas detection systems, and safe work procedures.

4. Compliance and Legislation: Ensuring that the workplace complies with the ATEX directives, including labeling equipment properly, maintaining safety documentation, and following regulatory requirements for explosive atmospheres.

5. Emergency Response: Understanding how to respond to incidents involving explosions or potential explosive risks in hazardous zones.

ATEX training is essential for industries such as oil and gas, chemical manufacturing, food processing, and any other sector where flammable substances are handled, to ensure safe working practices and compliance with European safety standards.

DSEAR Training

DSEAR (Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations) training is designed to help employees and employers understand and comply with the UK's DSEAR regulations. These regulations, introduced in 2002, aim to minimize risks associated with dangerous substances that could potentially cause fires, explosions, or other harmful effects, particularly in workplaces.

DSEAR training typically covers the following key aspects:

1. Understanding Dangerous Substances: Identifying materials that could pose a risk, such as flammable gases, liquids, dust, and explosive substances.

2. Risk Assessment: Learning how to assess and manage the risks associated with handling, storing, and using dangerous substances.

3. Control Measures: Implementing proper procedures and safety measures to reduce risks, including proper ventilation, equipment maintenance, and use of protective equipment.

4. Emergency Planning: Preparing for and responding to emergencies involving dangerous substances, such as fire or explosions.

5. Compliance with Legal Requirements: Ensuring that the workplace meets the legal obligations under DSEAR, such as safe systems of work, hazard signage, and maintaining appropriate documentation.

This training is crucial for sectors like manufacturing, chemicals, food processing, and any other industries where hazardous substances are present. It helps ensure that both employers and employees can maintain a safe working environment, reducing the likelihood of accidents or incidents related to dangerous substances.