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DSEAR risk assessments for warehousing and distribution
Warehouses hold flammable stock they did not make and may not think about: aerosols, paints, solvents, gas cylinders. Add battery or LPG-powered trucks and there are several places where a release could meet an ignition source.
- CharteredAssessments led by a CMIOSH member
- DSEAR assessments onlyNo fire risk work, no training
- Fixed priceAgreed before we attend
- No equipment salesAdvice you can take at face value
What we assess
Where DSEAR applies on a warehousing and distribution site
| Area | Substance | Source of release | Typical classification | Typical controls |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aerosol cage | Propellant gas and solvent | Leaking or damaged cans | Assessed by quantity | Segregation, ventilation, protection from truck impact |
| Flammable liquids store | Solvent vapour | Container leaks, decanting | Zone 2 inside the store | Bunding, ventilation, rated equipment where needed |
| LPG truck cylinder store | LPG | Valves and cylinder changeover | Zone 2 | Open storage, separation from ignition sources, changeover procedure |
| Truck charging bay | Hydrogen | Charging of lead-acid traction batteries | Zone 2 or none | Ventilation, charger position, no ignition sources in the bay |
Classification depends on quantities, ventilation and layout. A real report classifies each source on your site.
On site
What we check
- What flammable stock is held, in what quantity and where
- How aerosols and flammable liquids are segregated from other goods
- LPG cylinder storage and forklift changeover procedures
- Battery charging areas and their ventilation
- Racking, aisle layout and vehicle movement around stores
Typical clients
Sites we assess in this sector
Sites storing flammable liquids or gases in bulk, including tank farms and large chemical warehouses, are outside our scope.
Coverage
Where we survey warehousing and distribution sites
We visit sites across England, Wales and Scotland. These are some of the areas we are asked about most often.
Questions
Before you ask for a quote
Does a warehouse that only stores aerosols need DSEAR?
Yes. Aerosols contain flammable propellant and solvent, and a damaged pallet can release both. The assessment looks at quantities, how the stock is stored and what ignition sources are nearby.
Do we need a separate assessment for each unit?
Each workplace needs its own assessment because layout, stock and ventilation differ. Where units on one estate are similar, we quote them together.
Get a quote
Tell us what you store and where
A quick call or email is enough to confirm scope and price. It helps if you can send:
- Site address and type of business
- Flammable liquids, gases or dusts you use or store, with rough quantities
- Safety data sheets, if you have them
- A simple layout plan or a few photos
Contact DSEAR Specialists
Ferryhill
DL17 8DQ
Response within one working day.