This training course has been postponed. We will be in touch with the new date and time soon.

*Please note, tickets are non-refundable*

The Anaerobic Digestion and Bioresources Association (ADBA) is putting on this detailed training session to support you in complying with Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations (DSEAR).

Course objectives

This half-day session will explain compliance to the legal duties DSEAR places on employers. It includes risk assessment and application of controls to mitigate risks. You will learn to understand controls and identify ATEX equipment.

Course content

Section 1

Regulatory Requirements – ATEX Directives, DSEAR & EPR

Terminology

DSEAR Obligations

• Identifying Dangerous Substances
• Risk Assessment
• Sources of release
• Hazardous Area Classification

Exercise – Identify dangerous substances at a site

Section 2

Sources of Guidance

• ACOP, British Standards, IGEM standards

Measures to reduce risk

• Organisational
• Technical

Exercise – Review Hazardous Area Drawing & DSEAR Risk Assessment

Section 3

Equipment for use in hazardous areas

• Equipment groups
• Equipment certification and marking
• Typical Protection methods – IS, Ex d, Ex n.
• Intrinsically Safe circuits

Periodic Inspection and Maintenance

Exercise – Identify uses for example equipment

Q&A

(The session includes breaks)

Course is intended for

Plant supervisors, maintenance staff and operators.
It is also relevant for Safety and Compliance staff.

ADBA members get a discount, but non-members are still encouraged to attend the course.

Trainer

David Woolgar BSc CEng MIGEM MEI  MCIWEM
David is a chartered gas engineer with over 30 years’ experience in design and operation of anaerobic digestion plants and gas engineering. He is also on Institution of Gas Engineers technical panel updating gas safety guidance.

The Anaerobic Digestion and Bioresources Association (ADBA) was established in 2009 to represent the UK anaerobic digestion (AD) and bioresources industry and to support the development of a safe, high-performing industry. www.adbioresources.org

Certificate

Upon completing this course, earn a certificate from ADBA

*Please note, tickets are non-refundable*