Key terms
DSEAR awareness: key terms
Plain-English definitions of the words used in the course. In the lessons, tap any underlined term to read its definition without leaving the page.
7 terms, United Kingdom version
- ATEX
- The EU rules on explosive atmospheres, covering equipment and workplaces.
- Bonding and earthing
- Connecting equipment electrically to discharge static safely.
- DSEAR
- The Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations 2002 (UK).
- Explosive atmosphere
- A mixture of flammable gas, vapour, mist or dust with air that can ignite.
- Ignition source
- Anything that can start a fire or explosion, such as a flame, spark, hot surface or static.
- Secondary explosion
- A larger explosion caused when a first blast lifts settled dust into the air.
- Zone
- An area classified by how likely an explosive atmosphere is: 0, 1, 2 for gas and 20, 21, 22 for dust.
These terms come from the United Kingdom version of the course. See what the course covers.