DSEAR Awareness Training in brief: DSEAR Awareness Training is an online CPD accredited course from ProCompliance covering the substances and atmospheres DSEAR applies to. It takes approx. 40 minutes across 4 sections. A 20 question test follows, so learners have their certificate as soon as they pass.
Why this training matters
Where flammable or explosive substances are present, DSEAR requires employers to assess the risk of fire and explosion and control it.
DSEAR Awareness explains what the Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations 2002 cover. It sets out the legal responsibilities of employers and employees, and how to work safely with dangerous substances and in explosive environments. It also covers risk assessments, for anyone who uses, stores or transports dangerous substances.
DSEAR Awareness Training at a glance
| Course | DSEAR Awareness |
|---|---|
| Category | Health & Safety |
| Accreditation | CPD accredited |
| Governing framework | DSEAR 2002 Read the official text |
| Price | Quoted for your team: credits, this course on its own, or 12 months of access to all our courses. Request a quote |
| Delivery | Online and self paced on any device, via The Globe LMS |
| Certificate | PDF issued immediately on completion, with your logo on it |
| Provider | ProCompliance Services Ltd, United Kingdom |
The duty behind this course. Every employer already owes it under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 at Section 2(2)(c), which names training in the general duty itself. Read the wording. This course sits under DSEAR 2002; read the official text.680,000 working people sustained an injury at work in Great Britain, 2024/25. HSE, all industries. See the full figures.
What you will be able to do
- Understand what DSEAR is
- Understand the employers and employees responsibilities when it comes to DSEAR
- Know how to safely control the risks when dangerous substances are involved
What DSEAR Awareness covers
What is DSEAR
This section covers what DSEAR is and the consequences of not safely following procedures implemented by the organisation.
Employers and employees legal responsibilities
You will look at the different UK acts and regulations that require organisations to have reasonably practical measures in place to reduce the risk when working with dangerous substances and explosive environments. We also look a
Working with dangerous substances and explosive environments
The course then covers different example scenarios and how to control the risks when working with DSEAR.
Risk assessments
You will also cover what a DSEAR risk assessment will include and how to follow an organisation’s risk assessment.
Who should take DSEAR Awareness Training
This course is for any employee using, storing, or transporting dangerous substances as part of their work.
Where this course fits
The sectors that use it most, the standard it meets and our guides to the topic.
Common questions
How can my business get DSEAR Awareness training for its staff?
Enrol them on ProCompliance's DSEAR Awareness course. It runs online through The Globe LMS in approx. 40 minutes, and each learner gets a certificate as soon as they pass. It carries CPD accreditation. You can also try it free first, or book a demo to see how assigning and tracking it works.
Is DSEAR Awareness Training accredited?
This course is CPD.
Which regulations does DSEAR Awareness Training cover?
It follows DSEAR 2002.
How long does DSEAR Awareness Training take?
Approx. 40 minutes. It runs online at each person's own pace, so they can pause and resume it.
Is there a test at the end?
Yes, a 20 question test. Retakes are free, so we never charge anyone again for not passing first time.
Do learners get a certificate?
Yes. The Globe issues a certificate on completion, so you can download it as a PDF straight away. The Globe keeps it against the learner, so you can produce it later without asking them for it.
How much does DSEAR Awareness Training cost?
We quote it for your team. Use credits, take this course on its own, or give your team 12 months of access to all our courses. Once we know what you need, we find the best value option for you.
