DSEAR Training Course

This DSEAR Training course introduces the potential harm of working with Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres. Become aware of the responsibilities to confidently identify the dangers and successfully perform a risk assessment in accordance with the current regulations.

The Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations 2002 (DSEAR) require employers to control the risks to safety from fire, explosions and substances corrosive to metals.

• Ideal course for jobs roles working in hazardous areas
• RoSPA Approved & Accredited by CPD
• Online learning, train at your own pace
• Certificate on successful completion
• Course duration: 35 minutes
• Unlimited resits at no cost

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Who is this DSEAR training online for?

An ideal course for any working activity that involves the production, handling and use of dangerous substances. Examples of these working environments could be but not limited to are industrial and commercial premises, construction sites, quarries and mines and also locations where people are carrying out work, i.e on public and private roads.

If you are an employer then it is your duty to assess the risk of fires and explosions potentially occuring at the workplace caused by dangerous substances, either by eliminating the threat or to reduce the risk to a reasonably practicable level.

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Course Aim

Completing the online course will enable you be identify the duties and resposibilities that's expected under Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations (DSEAR). Regardless of job role as either employer or employee, you will use this level of awareness to successfully and competently maintain a safe working environment by being aware of the risks and to put in place plans to deal with incidents that may occur.

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Training Course Content

This course is made up of the following modules:

• Introduction

  Introducing the topic, emphasising the potential dangers of working with Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres through case studies of past incidents.

• Module 1 - An Introduction to DSEAR

  This section introduces the DSEAR regulations, lists examples of dangerous substances and explosive atmospheres, and lists the key duties placed on employers and employees.

• Module 2 - Identifying and Assessing the Risks

  This section introduces the DSEAR regulations, lists examples of dangerous substances and explosive atmospheres, and lists the key duties placed on employers and employees.

• Module 3 - Eliminating or Controlling the Risks

  In this final section you’ll cover implementing control measures to substitute or eliminate hazards, the different hazardous area classifications zones and also examples of emergency arrangements.

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Learning Objectives

Once completed the course, you should be able to:

• Recognise what constitutes a dangerous substance and an explosive atmosphere.
• Identify your own and your employer’s duties and responsibilities under DSEAR
• Recognise the risks associated with dangerous substances and explosive atmospheres.
• Take appropriate action to maintain safety.
• Put adequate plans in place to deal with accidents, incidents and emergencies.

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Course Duration

This course should take approximately 35 minutes to complete, but ultimately this is dependent on you as the learner.

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Assessment

On completion of the course, you will be required to take an online assessment that will consist of 15 multiple-choice questions.

Successful candidates will have scored 75% (12) or above and will be given the option to print the certificate directly from the computer printer.

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DSEAR Training Certification

On successful completion of the online course assessment, you will be able to print/save your DSEAR certificate. In addition to this, an email is sent to the candidate containing a link to the certificate.

This is the simplest, most convenient way to achieve compliance. Also, a QR code has been added to the certificate, which can be scanned by a smartphone to establish the certificate’s validity.

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