{"product_id":"dsear-dust-explosion-risk-assessment-duty-holders","title":"DSEAR Dust Explosion Risk Assessment for Duty Holders (E-learning)","description":"\u003cp\u003eCombustible dust can ignite without warning, and a primary explosion can trigger a far more damaging secondary blast. This IIRSM-approved course gives duty holders a structured, consistent framework for assessing combustible dust risk under the Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations 2002 (DSEAR).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is a duty-holder level course covering what a defensible risk assessment must include, where critical decisions are commonly missed, and what suitable control measures look like in practice. Approximately two hours of fully online training with same-day digital certification.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho is this course for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnyone with legal or operational responsibility for managing combustible dust explosion risk under DSEAR, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSite managers and operations managers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHealth and safety managers and advisers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompliance officers and environmental managers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFacilities engineers and maintenance managers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduction managers in dust-generating industries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone acting as a DSEAR duty holder or responsible person\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCourse content\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModule 1 — Introduction to DSEAR\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhat DSEAR requires and how it fits within the wider UK framework for managing fire and explosion risk, including DSEAR structure and guidance, UK legislation and the European legal background.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModule 2 — DSEAR Risk Assessment Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHow combustible dust explosion hazards arise and how risk should be evaluated: purpose and scope, dust explosion science, the hazard identification process, dangerous substances data and risk evaluation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModule 3 — DSEAR Risk Controls \u0026amp; Zoning\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe hierarchy of control, substitution, engineering and administrative controls, hazardous area classification in practice, equipment categories, selection principles, ratings and labelling, emergency preparedness and PPE.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModule 4 — Controlling Explosive Dust: Case Study\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe full assessment process worked through a practical workplace example, from hazard identification and risk evaluation to control selection and recording findings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat learners will be able to do\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecognise which routine processes, materials and conditions create explosive dust atmospheres\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdentify dangerous substances, release points and ignition sources for a robust assessment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse dust explosion data to judge hazard severity and support proportionate control decisions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply the DSEAR hierarchy of control to combustible dust risk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarry out hazardous area classification, define dust zones and match equipment selection to zone requirements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStructure, evaluate and document an assessment under Regulation 5 so decisions are clear and justifiable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCertification\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eApproved by the International Institute of Risk \u0026amp; Safety Management (IIRSM). Learners complete a fully online multiple-choice assessment, with 80% required to pass. An IIRSM-approved digital certificate is available to download immediately on completion and is valid for three years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this suitable for general staff?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. This is a duty-holder level course. General awareness training is more appropriate for staff who work in or near hazardous areas but do not assess risk.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes this cover flammable gases and liquids?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. This course addresses combustible dusts. Gas and liquid explosion risk is covered by separate training.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat equipment do I need?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAny internet-connected device. The course is available on desktop, tablet and mobile, with iOS and Android apps and subtitles in over 20 languages.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes completing this course make me competent?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. The programme provides knowledge and supporting guidance. It does not by itself make you competent, qualified or authorised for workplace tasks, and does not appoint you to a duty holder, responsible person or competent person role. 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