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Your partner in DSEAR, HAC, and process safety.

Industrial facility with rusted metal structures, pipes, and tanks under a clear blue sky.
Industrial facility with rusted metal structures, pipes, and tanks under a clear blue sky.

We are an independent process safety consultancy based in Scotland who cover the UK and Europe. We specialise in facilitating compliance with the Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations 2002 (DSEAR) and ATEX Directives. This includes Hazardous Area Classification (HAC), DSEAR Risk Assessments, Overall Explosion Safety Verification, DSEAR Assessment Peer Reviews, and Training.

We provide concise and pragmatic DSEAR and ATEX support in line with current standards and industry guidance. Our advice, reports and training provide you with enough detail to understand your hazards and achieve compliance, while being pragmatic and easy to understand. We offer:

  • Practical and pragmatic advice: our experts prioritise and highlight key issues, allowing you to efficiently achieve compliance and reduce risks

  • Personal service: you'll speak directly with experienced engineers who understand your challenges and advise practical solutions

  • Standards-based approach: we use current, recognised industry standards and guidance to ensure compliance

  • Flexibility: we adapt to your project requirements and timelines to deliver solutions quickly, without compromising quality

  • Independence: we have no affiliations with any equipment suppliers and will not recommend any unnecessary equipment or services

As trusted partner for businesses throughout the UK, we provide comprehensive support and guidance for achieving and maintaining compliance with DSEAR requirements. With our expertise and industry knowledge, we help you navigate the complexities of DSEAR regulations, ensuring a safe and compliant working environment for your organisation.

Our process safety partners come from a broad range of sectors and operations across the UK and Europe, including:

  • Food and Drink

  • Industrial Manufacturing, including: Ink, Printing, Automotive, Aerospace, and Spray Painting

  • Solvent Storage and Handling

  • Education, including University Laboratories

  • Energy from Waste, including: Biomass Power Plants and Effluent Treatment Plants

  • Pharmaceutical

  • Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)

  • Battery Charging and UPS

  • Battery Recycling

  • Plastic and Paper Recycling

  • Energy Centres

  • Waste Water and Effluent Treatment