CLEAPSS membership enables employers to discharge their responsibilities under the Health & Safety at Work Act and subsequent regulations. These require employers to protect their employees by, for example, providing safe working conditions, information, training for health & safety, & (model) risk assessments for activities (required under a range of regulations, including COSHH).

CLEAPSS advice and documentation is recognised by the Health & Safety Executive & the Department for Education as the definitive basis for safe practice in practical work in schools & colleges.