What is an explosion? Learn how deflagration explosions occur, how turbulence and confinement influence explosion severity, why these principles are important for DSEAR compliance, and how to mitigate explosion risks.

Are you installing a heat pump or refrigeration system? This article discusses when DSEAR applies, and how to specify a DSEAR compliant plant room in line with the relevant standards.

Do you have aging equipment on site that pre-dates DSEAR and ATEX? This article discusses “grandfathering rights” and the route to ensure legacy equipment is compliant with DSEAR. The methodology for an Ignition Hazard Assessment (IHA) and relevant standards for assessing non-electrical equipment are discussed.

Do you know the basis of safety for your process? This article discusses what a basis of safety (BoS) is, typical basis of safety concepts, and its importance for a DSEAR risk assessment.

What is DSEAR? A practical guide to the requirements of DSEAR, including what a dangerous substance is, threshold quantities for DSEAR, EPDs, and other requirements.