Hazardous Area Electrical Inspection Services

We can work with you to ensure that Hazardous Electrical Area Intrusive Inspections are conducted during operational downtime, to minimise disruption to your business. This also includes providing inspections during shutdown periods, where inspections are most efficient.

DSEAR stands for Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmosphere Regulations 2002 (DSEAR) and this is a UK legal regulation set by the HSE. A DSEAR inspection, often referred to as a Hazardous Area Electrical Inspection, is a duty on behalf of the employer to ensure their workplace is safe for all personnel that may be put at risk due to the presence of dangerous or explosive substances.

Electrical installations and equipment within Hazardous environments should be periodically inspected at least every 3 years in accordance with BS EN 60079-17 & BS 7671.

Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmosphere Regulations 2002 (DSEAR) requires employers to eliminate risks from fire and explosions associated with Hazardous Areas. DSEAR regulations are a legal requirement that both employers and self-employed must adhere to, to protect against the risk of fire and explosions in the workplace.

Under European directives, ATEX is the term for the 2 main directives which are responsible for the control of dangerous and explosive atmospheres known as:

• 99/92/EC ATEX 137 also known as the ATEX Workplace Directives.
• 94/9/EC ATEX 95 also known as the ATEX Equipment Directive.

Both directives are responsible for improving the health and safety for workers which work within Hazardous conditions, that may be deemed as a potentially explosive atmosphere. The HSE under DSEAR, have also implemented the safety directive ATEX 137 which outlines DSEAR inspections.