Our standard DSEAR training course schedules are listed in this section. We can also provide tailored training to suit your individual requirements. In addition to the DSEAR training we can also provide a wide range of courses founded in industrial safety such as risk assessment, SIL assessment, instrument / electrical training, etc. We can also provide on the job practical training at your work site.

Session 1 - Fundamentals

  • Hazardous Area Definitions
  • Combustion / Fire / Explosion Properties
  • Equipment Standards / Equipment Marking
  • Protection concepts, d, e, n, i, p, o, m, q

Session 2 - ATEX

  • Background
  • Implementation Dates
  • Enforcement
  • ATEX 100a - 94/9/EC
  • ATEX 137 - 1999/92/EC
  • EHSR's
  • Exercises: Equipment Selection

Session 3 - UK Regulations : DSEAR / EPS

  • DSEAR (SI 2776 - 2002)
  • EPS (SI 192 - 1996)

Session 4 - Risk Assessment

  • DSEAR
  • Explosion Prevention and Protection
  • Non-electrical Equipment
  • Ignition Hazard Assessment
  • Exercises: Risk Assessment / IHA

Session 5 - Area Classification / Equipment Inspection

  • BSEN 60079-10
  • BSEN 61241-10
  • MCSP IP-15
  • IGE SR/25
  • Exercise: Area classification (Gas / Dust)
  • Equipment Inspection - BSEN 60079-17

Session 6 - DSEAR ACOP's

  • L134 Design
  • L135 Storage
  • L136 Control and Mitigation
  • L137 Safe Maintenance, Repair, Cleaning
  • L138 Whole Regulations