DSEAR stands for Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations, which is a UK law that requires employers to assess and manage the risks from dangerous substances in the workplace. These regulations are in place to protect workers and the general public from the risks posed by the storage, handling, and use of dangerous substances, as
The purpose of this document is to ensure that all applicable substances, materials or processes are reviewed and assessed in compliance with the Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmosphere regulations (DSEAR) 2002, and that appropriate arrangements and measures are in place to ensure the associated risks are effectively controlled. In extension to the DSEAR Requirements, additional
What is a Notice of Contravention (NOC)? A notification of contravention is a document or more usually, a letter that the HSE sends you to explain that they suspect or have seen something that is against Health and Safety Laws. The Letter will also explain the subjects they are worried about, the laws that have
What is a DSEAR Assessment? A DSEAR Assessment is a systematic review of a process, area, or activity against strict criteria to determine, in the first instance if it is explosive, then how much of an impact such an explosion could have. Furthermore, it identifies the zones which are explosive and defines them into a
Have you ever thought of noise risk assessment at your workplace? One of the most prevalent safety issues at work is exposure to excessive background noise levels. The sensitivity of our hearing means that even a little impairment or injury may have long-term consequences. Regardless of the severity or source of the noise, workers’ ears
Every healthy human is born with five senses: The ability to see, hear, taste, touch, and smell. The loss of any of these senses can have a hugely detrimental impact on the quality of our life. It is vitally important that we take great care and every precaution to ensure we protect them. Specifically, in
The Quick answer is Yes… Provided it is essential and there has been a specific person and site COVID Risk Assessment. As such, it is not currently a routine test, but more of a test if there are new or underlying lung function / respiratory problems that need to be urgently assessed. Typically, almost all
Health and Safety in the workplace shouldn’t be taken lightly as being safe at work is a fundamental principle to both employees and employers. According to UK law, it is the employer’s duty to provide information and training to employees about safety requirements and risks involved at work. Regardless of the size of an organisation,
According to HSE and U.K. laws and regulations, it is important to keep breathing air quality maintained through regular checks and testing of equipment and the compressed air supply. The U.K. Health and Safety guidelines say that breathing air tests should be carried out at intervals of every three months. Moreover, employers must ensure that
When a healthcare professional visits you to carry out an assessment, they look for many cues and clues they get with spoken information and physical examination findings. Diagnosing an illness, disorder or condition is no less than solving a puzzle. To effectively assess or determine a diagnosis for a patient, nursing procedures include laboratory studies,