DSEAR Awareness Training
Practical DSEAR Training for Safer Workplaces
IOSH-approved training that gives delegates a clear working understanding of DSEAR and how it applies in practice.
Delivered by experienced DSEAR professionals, the one-day course provides practical knowledge of responsibilities, hazards, hazardous area classification, ignition source control and the measures used to manage risk in the workplace.
Specialist DSEAR Training, Practical Expertise
Course Modules:
Module 1 – Purpose & Scope of DSEAR
Introduces DSEAR, its scope, and how it links with wider health and safety legislation.
Module 2 – Hazardous Substances & Properties
Covers gases, vapours, liquids, mists and dusts, focusing on their properties and associated risks.
Module 3 – Hierarchy of Control
Explains elimination, substitution, engineering controls, administrative controls, and PPE as applied in hazardous areas.
Module 4 – Hazardous Area Classification (HAC)
Introduces the principles of hazardous area classification, including how areas are classified and zoned using recognised standards and guidance.
Module 5 – ATEX/UKEX Equipment
Covers equipment categories, temperature classes, protection concepts and markings for equipment used in hazardous areas.
Module 6 – Summary & Action Planning
Brings together course learning into practical steps for workplace safety and DSEAR compliance.
Assessment and certification
Delivery Format
- One-day duration
- Delivered in person by a qualified trainer
- Printed workbook and course materials included
- Available at the Nexus Training Office in Cardiff Bay or at your premises
The course concludes with a short multiple-choice assessment.
On successful completion, delegates receive an IOSH certificate in DSEAR Awareness.
Who Should Attend DSEAR Training?
DSEAR Awareness Training is suitable for people who manage, supervise or work around dangerous substances or hazardous areas; however, no previous DSEAR knowledge is required.
Example roles include:
What is DSEAR Awareness Training?
DSEAR Awareness Training helps employees understand the risks associated with dangerous substances and explosive atmospheres, their responsibilities under DSEAR and the practical controls used to manage fire and explosion risks in the workplace.
Who should attend DSEAR Awareness Training?
The course is suitable for managers, supervisors, health and safety professionals, engineers, maintenance teams, operational staff and others who work with or around dangerous substances.
How long is the DSEAR Awareness Training course?
The Nexus Safety DSEAR Awareness Training course is delivered over one day and concludes with a short multiple-choice assessment.
Is the DSEAR Awareness Training course IOSH approved?
Yes. Nexus Safety is an IOSH Approved Training Provider and the DSEAR Awareness Training course is IOSH approved.
Where can the DSEAR Awareness Training be delivered?
Training can be delivered at the Nexus training location in Cardiff Bay or at your organisation’s premises, making it suitable for businesses across the UK.
Do delegates receive a certificate?
Yes. Delegates who successfully complete the course and assessment receive an IOSH certificate in DSEAR Awareness.
Can DSEAR training be provided after a DSEAR assessment?
Yes. Awareness training can complement a DSEAR assessment by helping employees understand the risks, controls and responsibilities identified within their workplace.
Arrange DSEAR Awareness Training
Speak with the Nexus Safety team about DSEAR Awareness Training for your organisation, delivered at our Cardiff training location or at your premises.