DSEAR Compliance Reviews Ongoing Monitoring & Updates
DSEAR assessments aren't a one-and-done exercise. Substances change, processes evolve, equipment ages, regulations update. RADCaT provides scheduled compliance reviews, management of change assessment and continuous DSEAR improvement to keep your facility safe and compliant year after year.
Review & Monitoring Services
From annual reviews to real-time change management.
Annual DSEAR Review
Comprehensive annual review of your entire DSEAR assessment — substance register, zone classification, ignition sources, control measures, equipment compliance and training records.
Management of Change
Assessment of proposed changes before implementation — new substances, process modifications, equipment changes, building alterations. Determines whether DSEAR reassessment is needed.
Legislative Updates
Proactive monitoring of DSEAR, ATEX, COMAH and related regulatory changes. Notification of changes affecting your operation with compliance impact assessment and recommended actions.
Improvement Tracking
Monitoring of corrective action completion from previous assessments. Trend analysis across review cycles. Quantified measurement of DSEAR compliance improvement over time.
Control Measure Verification
Periodic verification that control measures remain effective — ventilation measurements, gas detection testing, earthing resistance checks and equipment condition assessment.
Documentation Management
Maintenance of your DSEAR documentation suite — assessment currency, zone drawing updates, substance register amendments and training record management.
Risk Assessments for Your Sector
Every industry has different hazards. We tailor every assessment to your specific sector and operations.
Factories & Warehousing
Machinery, forklift, racking, noiseTransport & Logistics
Depot safety, loading bays, vehiclesConstruction
CDM, excavations, heights, demolitionSchools & Education
Classrooms, labs, playgrounds, tripsCare & Healthcare
Patient handling, clinical, infectionChemical
Process safety, COSHH, DSEARHospitality
Kitchens, fire, slips, public safetySMEs & Offices
DSE, fire, general workplaceCharities
Events, lone working, volunteersHow We Carry Out a Risk Assessment
Schedule
We establish a review schedule aligned with your operations — annual formal reviews plus triggered reviews for planned changes.
Review Visit
On-site review comparing current operations against the documented DSEAR assessment. Physical verification of substances, zones, controls and equipment.
Findings & Updates
Updated DSEAR assessment reflecting any changes found. New or modified zone drawings where required. Corrective actions for any drift from compliance.
Change Management
Ongoing assessment of planned changes before implementation — ensuring DSEAR compliance is maintained through every modification to your facility.
Continuous Improvement
Progressive recommendations to enhance your explosive atmosphere risk management beyond minimum compliance. Building toward best practice.
Compliance Reviews FAQ
How often should DSEAR be reviewed?
Whenever significant changes occur — new substances, process modifications, equipment changes, building alterations, incidents or new regulatory guidance. Best practice is also an annual proactive review even if no specific changes have occurred.
What triggers a DSEAR review?
Introduction of new flammable substances, quantity changes, process modifications, equipment installation or replacement, ventilation changes, building alterations, fire or explosion incidents, near-misses and new HSE guidance or regulatory amendments.
What is management of change?
A systematic process for assessing proposed modifications before implementation to determine whether they affect DSEAR compliance. Prevents well-intentioned changes from inadvertently creating new explosive atmosphere risks.
Do you track regulatory changes?
Yes. We monitor DSEAR, ATEX, COMAH and related regulatory developments and proactively notify retained clients of changes affecting their operations.
Can you verify our control measures are still working?
Yes. We carry out periodic verification of control measure effectiveness — ventilation measurements, gas detection calibration checks, earthing resistance testing and visual inspection of equipment condition.
Is this included in a retainer?
Yes. DSEAR compliance reviews are included in RADCaT's retained DSEAR packages. Contact us to discuss a retainer that matches your review needs.
How much do compliance reviews cost?
Included in annual retainer packages or available as standalone annual review visits. Contact us for pricing based on your facility size and complexity.
Need Ongoing DSEAR Reviews?
Get in touch to discuss a review programme that keeps your DSEAR compliance current.