PECM Issue 61 2023 | Page 92

HEALTH AND SAFETY
DSEAR 3 DAY - Risk Assessment Training Course ( 11th - 13th October )
Our “ Three Day ” DSEAR course is aimed at those who responsible for conducting DSEAR assessments , but are not necessarily fully confident with the process . They may work in a flammable environment , inaddition to being responsible for managing the area , day to day .
The course content :
• Legal foundations
• How sources of danger arise .
• What is the difference between flashpoint , fire point , boiling point and Auto Ignition ?
• The fundamentals on the origin of Explosions , Deflagrations and Fires
• Risks resulting from improper storage or handling of these substances
• The meaning of the danger triangle and pentagon .
An overview of the regulations , understanding solvents and their physical properties , explosive dusts , ATEX classifications , gas groups , temperature ratings and BS 60079-10 Ex Zone determination , all giving a greater understanding of how ATEX fits into the DSEAR equation when establishing hazardous zones .
Reference is made to the theoretical understanding of flammable vapours with examples of how the L . E . L can be converted into a meaningful quantity of chemical per cubic metre .
Supported by a full and detailed 200-page , training manual to assist with their learning .
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