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1. Technical Expert Insight ISO/IEC 17025 Accredited Laboratory DSEAR / ATEX Maintaining Compliance o Earthing review of equipment, transfer pipes, IBC/FIBC, PPE, overshoes, etc. The Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulation (DSEAR) 2002 has been a compliance requirement within industry for many years but one of the biggest issues is actually maintaining compliance. • Dust / Powder hazards. o Thermal decomposition hazards. o Electrostatic properties. Businesses do not change aspects of the process on one particular day every year, so why do we review our DSEAR compliance in the same way? o Dust extraction systems and explosion hazards (basis of safety). • Non-routine operations such as maintenance / cleaning, changes in production cycles. Staff switch roles, take holidays, go on shared paternity leave and sometimes, unfortunately, become ill and need extended periods of convalescence. Do you have support (a nominated stand-in) for every key person in your process and knowledge skills matrix? Is their knowledge recorded somewhere and is it easily accessible to process staff? o Suitability of maintenance / inspection equipment for hazardous areas. • Waste containers and waste materials handling storage and disposal (often overlooked). • Recording of all changes and reviews. Allocation of responsibilities. Here are just some of the reasons why you should be considering updating or maintaining your DSEAR / ATEX assessment: Change of Personnel, Competence Management and Site Contractor Risk: • Operator and supervisor competence and training review. Changes to the Process: • Old equipment decommissioned with new plant/equipment being added or modified. o Hazard and risk awareness of shutdown and start-up processes. • Change of supplier for raw materials or new products being manufactured. • Gap analysis of competence and expertise following loss of skilled personnel following retirement or staff reduction. Are site electricians CompEX certified. o Variability in the materials supplied for processing or requirement for new material flammability data. • Assessment of on-site Contractor safety training. • Changes in storage conditions, IBC or silo etc. o Review of incident and near miss records. • Changes to conveyancing methods. • Review of Contractors risk assessment prior to non- routine repairs (probably the cause of more incidents in industry than any other process risk). Review and Audit: • New product lines introduced through existing plant or new plant brought on-stream. • Electrostatic hazards for low energy ignition risk dust, gas or vapour. o Changes in the electrostatic properties of flooring, Personal Protection Equipment (PPE), process equipment. Sigma-HSE (UK) Ltd, Unit 2 Moorside Point, Moorside Road, Winchester, Hants. SO23 7RX

2. Serving Clients Globally from our Offices in Europe, Asia and the Middle East Specialist Safety • Quantitative Risk Assessment (QRA) • Hazards & Operability Study (HAZOP) • Process Hazard Assessment (PHA) • Hazard Identification Study (HAZID) • Layers of Protection Analysis (LOPA) Benefits of Sigma-HSE Services The service offered by our experienced Process Safety Consultancy team includes: • Over 100 years of combined testing and consultancy experience to ensure that our accurate and methodically generated test data is applied to your process safety applications correctly to protect your staff, your site and your brand reputation. Free technical advice to ensure the correct test package is selected for your needs. Complementary after sales support, to ensure you are happy with the data and understand the implications for you project. Functional Safety • Safety Instrumented Systems • Safety Integrity Level (SIL) • • Health & Safety • Occupational Safety • Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) • Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulation (PUWER) The SIGMA-HSE testing laboratory has state of the art equipment and is operated by senior laboratory staff with decades of testing knowledge. Internationally recognised standards are followed such as those adopted by the EU (BS & EN standards) and also ASTM standards as adopted within the USA. Specialist Services • Expert Audit Support • Expert Witness • Incident Investigation Our laboratory testing quality is ISO/IEC 17025 Accredited so we can ensure that all results are accurate with traceable test data. However data alone is only one part of a process safety plan and must be used with both caution and expertise for it to be effective. Technical Training • Bespoke in-house training covering: o Dust Explosion Hazards o Fire & Explosion Hazards o Electrostatic Hazards o Hazardous Area Classification (HAC) o HAZOP o Incident / Near Miss Investigation Interpretation and implementation is where Sigma-HSE Consulting Engineers can also bring a wealth of expertise from many years’ experience providing process safety solutions to national and multi-national companies. Our range of Process Safety Consultancy services extends to: For further information on how Sigma-HSE can partner with your company to create a safer working environment call our Technical Team on +44 (0)1962 840570 or email your enquiry to info@sigma-hse.com. ATEX / DSEAR • Hazardous Area Classification (HAC) • Hazard & Risk Assessment • Basis of Safety Definition • Electrostatic hazards • Data Interpretation • Dust Vent Calculations • Vapour Calculations • Explosion Protection Document (EPD) • Mechanical & Electrical Equipment Ignition Risk Assessment A full list of services can be found on our website at www.sigma-hse.com. Contact Details Sigma-HSE (UK) Ltd, Unit 2 Moorside Point, Moorside Road, Winchester, Hants., SO23 7RX Tel: +44 (0)1962 840570 Email: info@sigma-hse.com, Web: www.sigma-hse.com Seveso III / COMAH • Major Accident Prevention Policy (MAPP) • Occupied Building Risk Assessment (OBRA) • Safety Management Systems (SMS) • Environmental Assessment • Emergency Response • Safety Report Assessment Manual (SRAM) www.sigma-hse.com ©2017 Sigma-HSE (UK) Ltd Tel: +44 (0)1962 840570