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NR  
#1 Posted : 12 April 2010 16:37:30(UTC)
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NR

I was asked a question at work last week regarding competence to develop a DSEAR assessment. I was wondering if there was a “prescriptive level of competence” or whether it comes under the usual "HSE competence". Thank you in advance.
stephendclarke  
#2 Posted : 12 April 2010 17:56:03(UTC)
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stephendclarke

Hi, Don't think so but the DSEAR ACoP L138 refers to MHSW ACoP for further information on how to undertake a suitable and sufficient risk assessment. Regards Steve
Steve Sedgwick  
#3 Posted : 12 April 2010 20:30:34(UTC)
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Steve Sedgwick

In most circumstances where DSEAR assessments are required you will need someone with an engineering background competent to identify different types of motors, switches, other ignition sources, flammable fume and gases. Also they must be have a full understanding of the DSEAR regs. It is a specialists assessment, not normally done by a HS Advisor. Steve
bob youel  
#4 Posted : 13 April 2010 07:34:05(UTC)
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bob youel

Steve S has hit the nail on the head but I feel his last line should read 'it is a specialist assessment area, not normally done by a none specialist / none competent HS Advisor in isolation' These assessments; along with most others; shouild be team efforts with the H&S specialist acting as the facilitator as otherwise 'blind spots' etc develop
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