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Posted By DKH
does anyone have an example or template dsear assessment form that i can look at, to get an idea of the format.
i have identified we have a number of LPG storage tanks across our site but have no assessments.
any assistance will be greatly appreciated
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Posted By D H
Hi - Happy New Year to all.
You should - under the regulations - be complianant by now.
Nothing too difficult although a bit more involved than a general fire risk assessment.
How much do you hold? can you reduce the amount you hold?
What are the risks to anyone/ anything? Are your potntial ignition sources identified and reduced or controlled? Internal and external!
Are emergency plans in place if any thing goes wrong?
Have you got containment in case of a spill? - are your people trained in what to do in a spill or an emergency?
Are emergency services aware of your situation and possible consequences?
Without further information of your situation, difficult to offer specific advise - however, the questions offered should lead you down the correct path.
D H
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Posted By DKH
Thanks for that info, I have arranged for a meeting with the local Fire service to discuss and take advice on a few matters, so i will add this to the adgenda.
Many thanks
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Posted By MP
I'd talk to the gas company that supplies the tanks and gas, they will probably already have an assessment that you can "personalise"
The only other bit you'd need to sort would be what do you do with the gas?
Regards
Mike
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Posted By 9-Ship
DSEAR assessments are not just a 'glorified' fire assessment.
You will also be required to produce Hazardous Area Classification drawings and to determine/work out the extent of the zones around the LPG equipment and vents etc and then classify as Zone 0, 1, 2. You will probably just have Zone 2, but possibly ZOne 1 around vents - but unlikely.
You need to refer to BSEN60079-10
If dealing with methane, the Institute of Gas Engineeers produce IG/SR/25 as a guide to working out hazardous areas for methane.
You will also need to inspect any electrical equipment that is (or may potentially) come into the zoned areas to ensure the equipment is of the correct equipment group for the LPG gas and is also the correct insulation grade. Again probably unlikely.
BSEN1127 gives guidance on the specific factors to be considered - possible sources/methods of ignition to be considered etc
While not a legal requirement under DSEAR, the original ATEX directive required an Explosion Protection Document to be produced - which if you undertake all aspects of DSEAR properly, amounts to about producing the same thing.
You then also have to provide training and have an emergency plan, display signage etc.
This is not to over egg the situation as a stand alone LPG tank is quite easy to deal with from the DSEAR point of view. But it is more than just an extended fire assessment.
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Posted By DKH
Thanks for all the advice. i think i am going to call in a consultant to undertake the work as i dont think i have at present enough experience to undertake this task.
or may be seek a course that i can attend to gain the understanding.
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