The Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2003 (DSEAR) are pivotal regulations designed to protect people from risks to their safety from fires, explosions, and similar events in the workplace, related to dangerous substances and explosive atmospheres. These regulations implement EU Directives concerning the protection of workers from these risks and are an integral part of workplace safety management.
These Regulations require measures to be taken to eliminate or reduce the risks from dangerous substances. A dangerous substance is any substance used or present at work that could, if not properly controlled, cause harm to people as a result of a fire, explosion, or other energetic event, or through corrosion of metal. DSEAR plays a critical role in ensuring workplace safety where dangerous substances are present, helping prevent and mitigate incidents related to fires and explosions.
The Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2003 remain in force. These regulations are regularly reviewed to ensure they remain effective and reflect current best practices in managing explosive atmospheres and hazardous substances.
