DSEAR vs CLEAPS

[Collegeboy]

Hello People
speaking to the Responsible Person in a private school regards chemicals/gas storage for Science / Biology labs, mentioned about conducting a dsear assessment because of possible explosives/flammables even though stored in proper fashion in minimum quantities, her response was, "Dont need dsear because we deal with our chems under CLEAPS"  not heard of explosive/gas/polars being dealt with under CLEAPS, anybody shed any light on that please as in does compliance with CLEAPS negate dsear   

[AnthonyB]

The Consortium of Local Education Authorities for the Provision of Science is an advisory body and does not override legislation - however they provide a range of detailed guidance to schools and it could well be that CLEAPS produces guidance, which if followed, would demonstrate compliance with DSEAR - after all the HSE accept CLEAPS guidance as definitive ways to comply with legislation.

A lot of CLEAPS stuff is restricted access, but it does include documents that cover this subject area, best get a copy from the school and read through it to see if it reassures you.