The challenge

A request was made by Enzo’s Homes Ltd. to consider compliance with the Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations 2002 (DSEAR) for the company’s new housing development at Caerleon, Newport.

The housing development footprint extended to circa 3.2 Ha and was to be located on a green field site, which…

The Challenge

Plymouth City Council’s redevelopment of its Museum and Art Gallery required prompt engagement for assessing DSEAR risks for the spirit preserved specimen collection.

RIBA Stage 3 had already been passed, and without reviewing the design for DSEAR hazards the build programme may have been adversely impacted.

The Solution Provided

Mobilising to…

The Challenge

Bath Spa University is relocating its School of Art and Design, and required advice around DSEAR for the planned move, along with input into the RIBA design stage. We were able to offer a range of support activities to ensure DSEAR compliance around flammable gases, liquids and mists, as…

The Challenge

Bouygues Construction tendered the DSEAR RA and HAC package for Hinkley Point C ancillary buildings.

We responded quickly and offered a fast and flexible turnaround as RIBA Stage 3 was already at an advanced point, and without reviewing the design for DSEAR hazards the build programme may have been…

The challenge

A request was made by Redrow Homes Ltd. to consider compliance with the Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations 2002 (DSEAR) for the company’s new housing development at Llanwern, Newport. The housing development footprint extended to circa 3.7 Ha and was to be located on a green field site adjacent…

The Challenge

BAE Systems is constructing a new airfield facility at Walney Island near Barrow-in Furness, and required an independent DSEAR RA as part of the RIBA design process. We were able to respond quickly to the customer’s brief and provide timely guidance.

The Solution Provided

Using supplied information and characteristics of proposed…

The Challenge

A request was made by The Ministry of Defence (MoD) Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S) agency to to carry out an independent review as regards compliance with the Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations 2002 (DSEAR) for the new Poseidon P8 Hangar facility at RAF Lossiemouth.

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The challenge

A request was made by Roger Casey Associates (RCA) on behalf of L. Greggain & Co. Ltd to consider compliance with the Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations 2002 (DSEAR) for the company’s new housing development at Steynton, Milford Haven. The housing development footprint extended to circa 5 Ha…

The challenge

A request was made by Persimmon Homes Ltd to consider compliance with the Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations 2002 (DSEAR) for the company’s new housing development at St. Edeyrn’s Village, Cardiff. The housing development footprint extended to circa 4.8 Ha [48,000 sq m]. The areas of interest at…

The Challenge

In 2022 Imtech Engineering Services Ltd requested an assessment for a boiler plant room refurbishment, at Hastings Conquest Hospital, to consider compliance with the Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations 2002 (DSEAR), incorporating Amendment 1: June 2015.

As part of this we were requested to review controls around flammable…

DSEAR Risk Assessments Ltd was commissioned by CoSourced Ltd in 2023 to undertake a DSEAR review of the process operations at as regards the basement energy centre at The Shard, 32 London Bridge Street, London.

The site operations included a range of items that require assessment under DSEAR.

DSEAR imposes a…