Health and Safety at Work Act 1974: Primary legislation establishing employer duties for ensuring health, safety and welfare of employees, including requirements for risk assessments related to fitness for work

Equality Act 2010: Legislation preventing discrimination based on disability, requiring reasonable adjustments and protecting medical information confidentiality in the workplace

Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR: Regulations governing the processing, storage, and sharing of medical/health data, with specific requirements for confidentiality and data protection

Access to Medical Reports Act 1988: Legislation outlining requirements for obtaining medical reports and establishing employee rights regarding their medical information

Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999: Regulations detailing risk assessment requirements and health surveillance provisions for workplace safety

Occupational Health and Safety Guidelines: Industry-specific guidelines establishing fitness requirements and health surveillance standards for different occupations

General Medical Council Guidelines: Professional standards for medical examinations and requirements for medical professionals issuing fitness certificates

Faculty of Occupational Medicine Guidelines: Professional standards and best practices for conducting occupational health assessments and fitness evaluations