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Soldi CDM and Fire provides clear, compliant advice on DSEAR across the South of England.

 

We help identify and control fire and explosion risks linked to dangerous substances like fuels, vapours, gases, and dusts. Our support includes full DSEAR risk assessments, substance reviews, RAMS, zoning advice, and integration with your project the and fire risk plan.

 

We work on construction sites, healthcare, industrial units, and complex buildings. If you store, use, or handle hazardous materials, DSEAR applies. We keep your site compliant, your staff safe, and your paperwork right, from risk review through to emergency planning and training.

DSEAR Consultancy

DSEAR and Risk from Dangerous Substances

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Managing Risk from Fire, Explosion, and Hazardous Materials.

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Soldi CDM and Fire provides clear, practical DSEAR risk assessments and compliance support across the South of England, including Somerset, Devon, Cornwall, Wiltshire, Bristol, Bath, and London.

 

If your work involves substances that could ignite, explode, or release harmful vapours, the Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations (DSEAR) apply. We help you understand the risks, stay compliant, and keep people safe.

 

What DSEAR Covers

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DSEAR protects people and property from the risks of fire, explosion, and corrosion caused by hazardous materials. It applies to any workplace, including construction sites, factories, workshops, laboratories, and healthcare settings.

 

Typical risks include:

  • Ignition or explosion from vapours, gases, or dusts

  • Pressurised gases and stored fuels

  • Corrosive chemicals that damage metal or plant equipment

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Even everyday materials like paints, cleaning products, or adhesives can trigger DSEAR duties depending on how they’re used or stored.

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Your Legal Duties

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If you control a site or building, you must:

  • Complete a DSEAR risk assessment

  • Identify and record hazardous substances

  • Prevent leaks, spills, and vapour release

  • Control ignition sources and static build-up

  • Provide safe storage, ventilation, and emergency plans

  • Train staff and contractors on the risks

  • Use certified equipment for explosive atmospheres

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You’re expected to eliminate or reduce risk as far as reasonably practicable.

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Why Compliance Matters

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DSEAR is enforced by the HSE and Fire and Rescue Services.

Non-compliance can lead to enforcement, prosecution, injury, or site shutdowns.

If your work involves fuels, hot works, chemicals, or dust, DSEAR should be built into your project risk management.

 

Our Services

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We support contractors, developers, and operators with:

  • DSEAR risk assessments and substance classification

  • Site inspections and hazardous area zoning

  • Fire risk and RAMS integration

  • Ventilation and ignition control planning

  • Emergency procedures and staff training

  • Coordination with CDM and H&S systems

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Our reports are concise, prioritised, and suitable for audits or HSE review.

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Projects We Support

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We work across:

  • Construction and refurbishment projects

  • Industrial and logistics facilities

  • Residential and mixed-use developments

  • Care, education, and healthcare sites

  • Leisure and public sector frameworks

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We can join your project at any stage, design, construction, or operation, and work directly with PMs, CDM teams, or site managers.

 

Why Clients Choose Soldi CDM and Fire

  • 25+ years in construction, CDM, and compliance

  • Practical understanding of buildability and sequencing

  • Trusted by developers, contractors, and public bodies

  • Plain-English advice with clear, actionable outcomes

  • Fixed pricing and fast mobilisation

  • Independent, safety-focused consultancy

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