The Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations 2002 (DSEAR) are concerned with protection against risks from fire, explosion and similar events arising from dangerous substances used or present in the workplace. They set minimum requirements for the protection of workers from fire and explosion risks related to dangerous substances and potentially explosive atmospheres. The Regulations apply to employers and the self-employed at most workplaces in Great Britain where a dangerous substance is present or could be present. Contents: : Introduction; The legislative background; Regulations 1-17: Citation and commencement; Interpretation; Application; Duties under these Regulations; Risk assessment; Elimination or reduction of risks from dangerous substances; Places where explosive atmospheres may occur; Arrangements to deal with accidents, incidents and emergencies; Information, instruction and training; Identification of hazardous contents of containers and pipes; Duty of co-ordination; Extension outside Great Britain; Exemption certificates; Exemptions for Ministry of Defence etc; Amendments; Repeals and revocations; Transitional provisions; Schedules 1-7: General safety measures; Classification of places where explosive atmospheres may occur; Criteria for the selection of equipment and protective systems; Warning signs for places where explosive atmospheres may occur; Legislation concerned with the marking of containers and pipes; Amendments; Repeal and revocation.
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