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DSEAR Training - Accredited Compliance eLearning
DSEAR (Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations) training provides essential knowledge for safely managing hazardous substances in the workplace. Our comprehensive DSEAR training course empowers your workforce to identify, assess, and control risks from flammable liquids, gases, dusts, and other dangerous substances that could cause fires, explosions, or corrosion damage.
With expert-led content and practical scenarios, this training ensures legal compliance while protecting your employees and safeguarding your business reputation from potentially catastrophic workplace incidents.
Our DSEAR training course empowers employees to understand and comply with dangerous substances regulations, reducing workplace risks while protecting your organisation from potentially catastrophic safety incidents.
About this DSEAR course
Compliance with Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmosphere Regulations (DSEAR) is not just a legal requirement—it’s essential for protecting your employees, your business, and your reputation. Our DSEAR training will equip you with the knowledge and tools needed to:
- Comprehend the key legal duties for employers and employees under DSEAR
- Recognise the types of dangerous substances and explosive atmospheres present in various workplaces
- Develop action plans to mitigate risks and prepare for emergencies
Who is this course for?
DSEAR training is designed for organisations and employees who work with dangerous substances that could cause fires, explosions, or corrosion. It covers essential knowledge for safely handling hazardous materials including flammable liquids, gases, and combustible dusts across manufacturing, construction, food processing, and warehousing environments.
For businesses, DSEAR training helps prevent workplace incidents, ensures regulatory compliance, and protects company reputation from potentially catastrophic accidents. The interactive format makes it suitable for both new employees and experienced staff seeking to refresh their knowledge.
As part of our broader Health and Safety training suite with over 30 specialist courses, this training creates a holistic approach to workplace safety that protects your workforce and builds a confident, compliance-ready organisation.
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What are the learning objectives for this DSEAR course?
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
- Recognise what constitutes a dangerous substance and an explosive atmosphere
- Identify your own and your employer’s duties and responsibilities under DSEAR
- Recognise the risks associated with dangerous substances and explosive atmospheres
- Identify ways of reducing the risks
- Take appropriate action to maintain safety
- Put adequate plans in place to deal with accidents, incidents and emergencies
DSEAR training course content
- Course introduction - Introducing the topic and emphasising the potential dangers of working with dangerous substances and explosive atmospheres through case studies of past incidents.
- An introduction to DSEAR - This section of our DSEAR awareness training introduces the DSEAR regulations, lists examples of dangerous substances and explosive atmospheres, and lists the key duties placed on employers and employees.
- Identifying and assessing the risks - This section of the course provides guidance for recognising risks associated with various substances, the importance of being aware of ignition sources, and key factors when anticipating effects and possible harm.
- Eliminating or controlling the risks - In this final section you’ll cover the implementation of control measures to substitute or eliminate hazards, the different hazardous area classification zones and examples of emergency arrangements.
Course content and style
This interactive course covers dangerous substances identification, explosive atmosphere formation, DSEAR risk assessment processes, control measure hierarchies, legal compliance requirements, and emergency response procedures.
Delivered through engaging, bitesize modules with real-life workplace scenarios, visual demonstrations, and mobile-friendly design, the course includes practical exercises in risk assessment techniques and downloadable resources such as checklists and templates.
Part of our comprehensive Health and Safety training catalogue
Our comprehensive, accredited Health and Safety training catalogue covers a broad range of topics to help businesses create a culture of safety and promote a safe and secure working environment, ultimately protecting employees and stakeholders.
Empowering employees to understand relevant risks and mandatory health and safety requirements in the workplace, this training reduces the risk of legal repercussions and safeguards the reputation of your organisation, while ensuring all stakeholders are protected in the workplace.
- As the UK’s largest provider of health and safety training, we provide a wide range of eLearning courses addressing everything from specialist areas such as Safeguarding and Specialist Environments to fundamental training covering physical and mental wellbeing
- CPD accredited and produced and written by industry-specific subject matter experts
- Engaging and accessible content, including real-life scenarios and bitesize modules
- End of course assessments to ensure knowledge retention and provide effective reporting to governing bodies
- Robust reporting and powerful tracking to ensure compliance and peace of mind.
A holistic approach to safety in the workplace, that includes not just DSEAR risk assessment training but a wide array of health and safety courses, is crucial for businesses in maintaining its reputation and building strong and successful teams.
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Why use Access Learning for DSEAR training?
• Credible content – our courses are accredited, endorsed and designed in partnership with subject matter experts.
• Multi-platform learning - optimised for mobile and tablet, meaning less text and more engaging, easily accessible content.
• True ‘bitesize’ microlearning – making your learning experience more manageable, efficient and relevant.
• Learning pathways - split courses up into digestible topics to make it quicker and easier to find training in the flow of work.
• Accessible - we are working to make our content more accessible and are designing content with reference to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines.
• Updated and refreshed – Access Learning courses are regularly updated ensuring the most up to date and compliant content.
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FAQs
Here's some commonly asked questions:
What is DSEAR training?
DSEAR (Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations) training helps businesses comply with UK regulations designed to protect employees and the public from risks associated with dangerous substances and explosive atmospheres.
Our course covers everything you need to know about identifying, assessing, and controlling these risks in the workplace.
Who needs DSEAR training?
Any business that stores, handles, or uses dangerous substances such as flammable gases, liquids, solids, or dust needs DSEAR training. This includes industries such as manufacturing, chemical processing, oil and gas, food processing, and more.
What industries require DSEAR compliance?
DSEAR compliance is essential for any industry dealing with hazardous substances, including:
- Oil and gas
- Manufacturing
- Food processing
- Chemical handling and processing
- Agriculture
- Waste management
How long does the DSEAR training take to complete?
Our course is designed to be completed at your own pace. Most learners complete it within 2–4 hours, but it can be spread out over several sessions depending on your schedule. Upon completion, you will receive a downloadable certificate.
How often should employees take this training?
Employees should typically take DSEAR Assessment training at least once a year or whenever there is a significant change in legislation or internal processes related to workplace incident reporting. This ensures that they remain aware of their responsibilities and any updates to reporting procedures.
It’s also a good practice to provide refresher training when:
- New staff are hired, especially those in roles responsible for health and safety.
- There’s a major incident or near-miss at the workplace.
- Regulatory bodies recommend updates or changes to regulations.
Some companies may require more frequent training depending on the risk level of the work environment (e.g., high-risk industries like construction or manufacturing).
Can employees complete the training at their own pace?
Yes, our online platform allows employees to start, pause, and resume the training at their convenience. This makes the important information easily digestible and can be fit into their busy workday.
How do we track employee completion of the training?
Our system provides detailed reporting, including completion rates, quiz scores, and certificates of completion. This ensures that training is completed on time and managers can be alerted to any upcoming deadlines.
Is the training accessible for employees with disabilities?
Yes, our training is fully compliant with WCAG 2.1 guidelines and includes features such as closed captioning and screen reader compatibility, making it accessible to everyone.
What support do you offer if we have technical issues?
We provide 24/7 technical support via email and phone, with a typical response time of under two hours.
Do learners receive a certificate upon completion of the DSEAR training?
Yes, learning will receive a downloadable certificate upon completion of the course.
