Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974: The fundamental piece of health and safety legislation in the UK that sets out general duties for employers, employees, and self-employed persons. Forms the basis for most risk assessment requirements.

Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999: Details specific requirements for employers to assess and manage risks in the workplace, including mandatory risk assessment procedures and documentation.

Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act 2007: Legislation addressing serious risk considerations and senior management responsibility in cases where severe breaches of duty of care result in fatality.

RIDDOR 2013: The Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations - specifies incident reporting requirements and risk documentation procedures.

GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018: Regulations governing the handling of personal data in risk assessments and ensuring appropriate data protection measures are included in risk considerations.

COSHH 2002: Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations - specific requirements for assessing and managing risks related to hazardous substances in the workplace.

Working at Height Regulations 2005: Specific regulations for managing and assessing risks related to working at height, including requirements for equipment and safety procedures.

Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992: Guidelines for assessing risks associated with lifting, carrying, and moving loads in the workplace.

Display Screen Equipment Regulations 1992: Regulations specific to managing risks associated with computer workstations and display screen equipment use.

HSE Guidance: Health and Safety Executive's official guidance documents and codes of practice that provide detailed interpretation of health and safety legislation for risk assessments.