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#1 Posted : 14 July 2009 12:57:00(UTC)
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Posted By Jon Bradburn We currently have a small laboratory facility (room sized)which involves to evaporation of petroleum ether. At present the room has ATEX lighting, various access and prodecural controls and an extraction system. I have been asked to invesigate the requirements for expanding this facility by 60%. This will undoubtable increase the exposure levels and levels of flammable vapours in the atmosphere. The existing DSEAR assesment is dated and patchy and I have no evidence of existing or projected levels. I don't have the inhouse competence to address this and believe my best approach would be to seek advice from a specialist DSEAR assessor. Any additonal advice and recommendations of a suitable service provider would be appreciated Thanks in Advance Jon
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#2 Posted : 14 July 2009 20:25:00(UTC)
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Posted By FAH Hi Jon If you're still looking, drop me a line [via the Consultants Register] - you've hidden your details on the post. Frank Hallett
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#3 Posted : 14 July 2009 21:07:00(UTC)
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Posted By Ian G Hutchings Dear Jon As above, we can provide this type of support and guidance. You can access my email via my name link or website. I know that DSEAR can be a bit of a minefield, so it is important to be able to demonstrate competence. Best wishes Ian
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#4 Posted : 15 July 2009 14:28:00(UTC)
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Posted By Phillip Jon, There is a lot of good information for ATEX & labs on HSE's note 'ATEX and DSEAR: Hazardous area classification and Laboratory operations' http://www.hse.gov.uk/el.../atex/classification.htm Basically safety is based on good laboratory practices. I would separate COSHH issues from ATEX / DSEAR. As even when exceeding COSHH limits you will be well below the lower explosive limit. Trust the above helps
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