The main aim of the Regulations is to protect people who may be affected by dangerous substances which cause explosions, fires or other similar reactions. They do this by requiring risk assessments, steps to eliminate or reduce risks and the classification of areas into hazardous zones. They create different zones for explosive atmospheres and provide guidance as to which category of equipment as set out in the Equipment and Protective Systems Intended for Use in Potentially Explosive Atmospheres Regulations (Northern Ireland) SR 1996/247 should be used in each zone. They are commonly referred to as DSEAR.

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