Posted By Steve99Jones Try asking them where they obtain their competent H&S advice from and see what response you get!

Posted By Frank Hallett Try as I might, I couldn't resist this one! DSEAR Reg 2 - Definitions:- Please refer to L138 p8 - 15. Dangerous Substances & Explosive Atmospheres Regs, ACoP & Guidance. A "risk assessment" under DSEAR for a classifiable "dangerous substance" is not necessary just because it is a dangerous substance. For it to require a risk asessment under DSEAR, it must also fall into the category of first being capable of producing an explosive atmosphere that will be accompanied by the specified hazards [see Reg 2 Definitions] and also be an integral part of the actual process [see Reg 2 Definitions] rather than as a seperate, potentially flammable substance or item that perhaps encloses the process. For the example given, I would expect to see an MSDS for the sheeting; a clear identification of how it is going to be used, and for fire risk - a specific Fire Risk Assessment [FP(W)Regs soon to be the RRFSO] that addresses the actual use in the actual circumstances of that occasion. It may also require other RA's such as a Confined Spaces RA, W[H,S&W] RA and others relevant to the circumstances. Frank Hallett