Dylan Bowen MSc CMIOSH is a Chartered IOSH safety professional specialising in DSEAR, ATEX and hazardous area compliance. With more than a decade of experience across complex and higher-risk industries, including international oil and gas projects, Dylan combines technical expertise with practical experience of managing dangerous substances and explosive atmosphere risks.

As Director of Nexus Safety, Dylan leads the company’s specialist DSEAR consultancy work across the UK, including DSEAR assessments, Hazardous Area Classification and ATEX compliance. His work considers how dangerous substances are stored, handled and used, potential sources of release and ignition, existing controls and the practical actions required to manage fire and explosion risks.

Dylan is CompEx certified and has particular expertise in Hazardous Area Classification (HAC), considering substances and processes, sources of release, ventilation and potential ignition sources to determine appropriate hazardous zones and their extent.

He also developed Nexus Safety’s one-day IOSH-approved DSEAR Awareness Training course, drawing on practical consultancy experience to help delegates understand DSEAR responsibilities, dangerous substances, fire and explosion hazards, hazardous areas and ignition source control.

Alongside his professional work, Dylan is undertaking a Doctorate in Professional Practice, with research focused on the relationship between DSEAR, net zero and the emerging risks associated with alternative fuels.