Sectors
Fire Safety & DSEAR Consultancy for Automotive
Automotive workshops, bodyshops and dealerships face specific DSEAR and fire risks — spray paint operations, flammable solvents, EV battery charging and flammable fluid storage. Spray booths require dedicated DSEAR assessment and hazardous area classification. EV charging is an emerging and growing risk area.
Key fire and DSEAR considerations
Spray booths and paint spraying operations are high-risk areas under DSEAR — flammable solvent vapours can create explosive atmospheres requiring zone classification and the use of ATEX-rated equipment. Spray booth DSEAR assessments include classification of zones within and around the booth, review of ventilation and extraction, and equipment suitability assessment.
EV battery charging is an increasingly important risk area in the automotive sector. Lithium-ion battery packs can produce hydrogen gas during charging (presenting an explosion risk) and are susceptible to thermal runaway — a self-sustaining exothermic reaction that can result in intense fire and the release of toxic gases. Dedicated EV charging risk assessment and hazardous area classification is available.
Automotive sites typically require both a DSEAR assessment and a fire risk assessment, covering the full range of process risks, storage areas, means of escape and fire safety management arrangements.
Sector-specific risks
- Spray booth operations — flammable solvent vapours and explosive atmospheres
- Paint mixing rooms and flammable liquid storage
- EV battery charging — hydrogen gas release and thermal runaway risk
- Flammable fluids — petrol, brake fluid, solvents in workshop areas
- Body repair workshop fire hazards
- Gas cylinder storage for welding and cutting operations
- Means of escape from workshop and spray areas
Common questions — Automotive
Request a quote for Automotive
Submit an enquiry with details of your premises. A member of the team will review the information and get in touch to discuss the scope and approach.