Thames Valley IOSH Community - Making DSEAR work in the real world

This session is designed to help health and safety professionals understand how DSEAR really works in everyday workplaces. Moving beyond paperwork and box‑ticking, Wendy Blyth will explore what good DSEAR looks like in real settings and why incidents still happen, even when organisations believe they are compliant.

You will hear about common gaps and misunderstandings, hidden fire and explosion risks, and some of the myths around DSEAR that can lead to a false sense of security. The focus will be on simple, effective controls that work in practice, not just in theory, helping you to reduce risk and improve safety on site.

Using real‑world examples and clear explanations, this talk will give you practical insights you can take back to your own workplace. Whether you are new to DSEAR or looking to refresh your knowledge, this session will help you think differently about managing dangerous substances, because when it comes to fires and explosions, it really does only take a spark.

Event Schedule

19:00 – 19:30
Networking, food and refreshments

19:30 – 20:30
It only takes a spark: Making DSEAR work in the real world
Talk with Wendy Blyth, DEKRA

20:30 – 21:00
Networking and hot drinks

This is an in‑person event. Please only register if you are able to travel to the venue.

This is your opportunity to expand your knowledge to enhance your professional journey. This event plans to cover the following IOSH competencies: principles of health and safety and other legislative frameworks (technical), risk identification and profiling (technical) and risk control, mitigation, and resilience (technical) at understand and implement level.

The event is open to members and non-members. If you have dietary, accessibility, or other requirements, please contact us at [email protected] in advance.

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As part of IOSH charitable objects, we offer this event free of charge. As we have limited spaces, we kindly ask that you inform us as soon as possible if you are no longer able to attend. This will allow us to offer your spot to someone on the waitlist. Please contact us at [email protected] thank you for your consideration.

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