The Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations (DSEAR) place legal duties on employers to control risks from dangerous substances that could cause fire, explosion, or similar energy-releasing events.
The following external resources provide official guidance, practical tools, and authoritative explanations to support DSEAR compliance in the UK.
UK Government & Regulatory Guidance
Health and Safety Executive – DSEAR Overview
https://www.hse.gov.uk/fireandexplosion/dsear.htmHealth and Safety Executive – DSEAR Approved Code of Practice (ACOP) and Guidance
https://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/books/l138.htmUK Government – The Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations 2002 (Legislation)
https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/2776/contents
Risk Assessment & Hazardous Area Classification
Health and Safety Executive – Fire and Explosion Risk Assessment Guidance
https://www.hse.gov.uk/fireandexplosion/risk-assessment.htmHealth and Safety Executive – Hazardous Area Classification (ATEX Zones)
https://www.hse.gov.uk/fireandexplosion/hazardous-areas.htm
ATEX & Equipment Selection
Health and Safety Executive – Equipment and Protective Systems for Use in Explosive Atmospheres
https://www.hse.gov.uk/fireandexplosion/atex.htmEuropean Commission – ATEX Directives Guidance
https://single-market-economy.ec.europa.eu/sectors/mechanical-engineering/atex_en
Dangerous Substances & Storage
Health and Safety Executive – Safe Storage of Flammable Liquids
https://www.hse.gov.uk/fireandexplosion/flamstor.htmHealth and Safety Executive – Working with Dangerous Substances
https://www.hse.gov.uk/fireandexplosion/dangerous-substances.htm
Training & Awareness
Health and Safety Executive – Fire and Explosion Training Resources
https://www.hse.gov.uk/fireandexplosion/training.htm